The University of Georgia’s football program will begin its 2026 campaign on September 5, hosting Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium with a 3 p.m. Eastern kickoff.
Coach Kirby Smart and his staff are using the opener as a springboard toward a third straight College Football Playoff appearance and a fourth SEC championship in five seasons.
A SEC schedule unlike any other
This year the Bulldogs will navigate nine conference battles, the most ever in a single season, weaving through road trips to Arkansas and Florida while also hosting matchups against Kentucky and South Carolina.
Four of the games will be played at home, four on the road, and one at a neutral site in Atlanta, where Georgia will meet Florida because of ongoing renovations at Jacksonville’s stadium.
Non‑conference finale
The regular season will close with a non‑conference showdown against Georgia Tech, providing a final tune‑up before the SEC championship picture sharpens.
All game times are listed in Eastern Time, and the full slate reflects a meticulously crafted roadmap aimed at preserving momentum heading into the postseason.