Georgia football opens 2026 season against Tennessee State on perfect record
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:02 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs football team prepares for their 2026 season opener against the Tennessee State Tigers on September 5. Under head coach Kirby Smart, Georgia has achieved a perfect 10-0 record in season openers. Historically, the team has shown strong defensive performance, holding nine straight opponents to 10 points or fewer and scoring over 30 points in nine of those games. The Bulldogs are heavily favored for this matchup, continuing a trend of dominance in their opening games.
- •Kirby Smart's season opener record stands at 10-0.
- •Georgia has scored over 30 points in nine season openers.
- •The Bulldogs held nine opponents to 10 points or fewer.
- •Georgia faces Tennessee State on September 5.
- •Previous wins include significant victories over Oregon and Clemson.
- 12:02 PMYahoo Sports — Every Georgia football season opener during the Kirby Smart era
"Georgia football enters the 2026 season opener with a perfect 10-0 record in season openers under head coach Kirby Smart.
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