Tennessee State vs. No. 3 Georgia, live coverage, highlights
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The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs (11-3 last season) start their season with a tune-up game against the Tennessee State Tigers, a team from the Ohio Valley Conference of the Football Championship Subdivision. FCS opponents rarely win against FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) opponents, so a lot of fans are expecting a good victory to start the season.
That doesn't mean there aren't some key things to watch for. Georgia needs to establish a clear WR1 for the team, so this could go a long way toward establishing one. It will also showcase guard Zykie Helton, who's expected to start his first game as a true freshman.
It will also be a way for Georgia to show off their new toys on defense. Ja'Marley Riddle from East Carolina and Khalil Barnes from Clemson should get a ton of snaps, and Elijah Griffin will be a name to watch with Xzavier McLeod departing the team.
Georgia is favored by about 55.5 to win against Tennessee State. They've historically done poorly at covering the spread, but Bulldogs fans are still looking for a solid start to Week 1. The game will start at Saturday, Sept. 5 at 3 p.m. on the SEC Network.
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What channel is Georgia vs. Tennessee State on today?
- TV Channel: SEC Network+
- Livestream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+
Georgia versus Tennessee State will broadcast nationally on SEC Network+ in Week 1 of the 2026 college football season. Clay Matvick, Rocky Boiman and Laura Stickells will call the game from Sanford Stadium. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribersand ESPN+.
Georgia vs. Tennessee State time today
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Start time: 3 p.m. ET
The Georgia versus Tennessee State game starts at 3 p.m. ET from Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
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Georgia vs Tennessee State predictions, picks, odds
Odds courtesy of FanDuel as of Sept. 4
- GEORGIA 48, TENNESSEE STATE 6: Georgia has done a great job of limiting opposing offenses in Week 1 throughout the Kirby Smart era. We see that continuing, but Georgia does not typically cover big point spreads against inferior opponents.
- Spread: Georgia by 47 1/2
- Over/under: 54 1/2
- Moneyline: Georgia moneyline is not available; Tennessee State plus-7000
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