Georgia football schedules Akron for season opener on August 25, 2029
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Georgia football has scheduled a nonconference game against Akron to start the 2029 season on August 25. This matchup, the first between the Bulldogs and the Mid-American Conference team, was confirmed through a game agreement. Georgia will pay Akron a $1.5 million guarantee for participating in the game. The NCAA recently announced changes to the college football schedule, allowing for earlier season starts. Georgia's 2029 schedule also includes games against Clemson and Georgia Tech.
- •Georgia will begin its 2029 season against Akron.
- •The game is set for August 25, 2029.
- •Georgia pays Akron a $1.5 million guarantee.
- •Akron receives 3,900 tickets for the matchup.
- •Georgia's 2029 schedule includes Clemson and Georgia Tech.
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia football schedules 2029 opponent for earlier start date
"Georgia football will start its season in 2029 on Aug. 25. It has lined up a nonconference opponent for the earlier date on the calendar.
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