No. 3 Georgia prepares to host Tennessee State in season opener
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs host the Tennessee State Tigers on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET at Sanford Stadium. This matchup marks the season opener for Georgia, which finished 12-2 in 2025. Tennessee State enters the contest with an 0-1 record following a 26-24 loss to Jackson State in the John Merritt Classic. Quarterback Daylin Lee leads the Tigers offense after a productive showing in the opener, while senior Gunner Stockton returns at quarterback for the Bulldogs. Georgia enters the game without running back Dante Dowdell and linebacker Amaris Williams due to injury. Tennessee State previously played an FBS opponent in 2023 when the team faced Notre Dame.
- •Georgia opens its season against Tennessee State on Saturday at 3 p.m. ET.
- •Tennessee State enters the game with an 0-1 record following a loss to Jackson State.
- •Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod is no longer with the team.
- •Running back Dante Dowdell and linebacker Amaris Williams are out for Georgia.
- •Gunner Stockton returns as the starting quarterback for the Bulldogs.
- 12:33 PMYahoo Sports — How much is Georgia football paying Tennessee State?
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia football injury report vs. Tennessee State
- 10:02 AMYahoo Sports — What to watch for Tennessee State football vs No. 3 Georgia
"The Georgia Bulldogs are getting a bargain opponent in Tennessee State, who will receive less than a third of what Western Kentucky gets next week
"Tennessee State football, an FCS program, travels to No. 3 Georgia, where the Tigers play their first FBS opponent since Notre Dame in 2023.
"Georgia faces Tennessee State this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. See the latest injury updates on who is in and out for the opener.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 12:33 PMHow much is Georgia football paying Tennessee State?
The Georgia Bulldogs are getting a bargain opponent in Tennessee State, who will receive less than a third of what Western Kentucky gets next week
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:03 AMGeorgia football injury report vs. Tennessee State
Georgia faces Tennessee State this Saturday at 3 p.m. ET. See the latest injury updates on who is in and out for the opener.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:02 AMWhat to watch for Tennessee State football vs No. 3 Georgia
Tennessee State football, an FCS program, travels to No. 3 Georgia, where the Tigers play their first FBS opponent since Notre Dame in 2023.
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