Georgia prepares to host Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium this Saturday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The Georgia Bulldogs return to Athens to host Tennessee State this Saturday, September 5, at 3:00 PM EST. The matchup will be broadcast on SECN+ as Georgia begins its nonconference schedule. While Georgia enters the game as a 46.5-point favorite, head coach Kirby Smart highlighted the talent of Tennessee State quarterback Daylin Lee, who previously played at Winston-Salem State University. Smart noted that his team is prepared for expected temperatures in the 90s after enduring a high-intensity camp. This marks the first time in program history that Georgia has played Tennessee State. The game precedes additional nonconference action against Western Kentucky next week before the Bulldogs transition into their SEC schedule.
- •Georgia hosts Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium on Saturday at 3:00 PM EST.
- •The game is available for viewing on SECN+.
- •Georgia enters the contest as a 46.5-point favorite.
- •Tennessee State quarterback Daylin Lee recorded 2,046 passing yards and 23 touchdowns last season.
- •The teams have never played each other in college football history.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Bulldog Report: Georgia vs. Tennessee State Preview
"Let's preview Georgia vs. Tennessee State. Sure, would we rather be playing a P4 team with a pulse? Yep, absolutely. But let's not dwell on that too deeply. We have in other posts. The Dawgs are back in Athens, and Kirby Smart is excited, as we found out in his weekly press conference this week. …
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