The Georgia Bulldogs are widely viewed as the best team in college football, thanks to their hot start.
Coming off a 12-2 campaign in 2025 that included a second straight SEC championship (a 28-7 win over Alabama) and a College Football Playoff appearance that ended in a Sugar Bowl loss to Ole Miss, Georgia returns quarterback Gunner Stockton and looks to contend again for a national title.
Smart’s record at Georgia stands at 117-21 with two national championships and four SEC titles.
Georgia Bulldogs 2026 Football Schedule
The 2026 slate features nine SEC games for the first time in conference history, a mix of home nights Between the Hedges, tough road environments, and a relocated World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party. Non-conference games include FCS Tennessee State, Western Kentucky, and the traditional season-ending rivalry with Georgia Tech. A bye week falls on Oct. 24.
2026 Georgia Football Schedule
| Opponent | Date | Location | Score |
| Tennessee State | Sat, Sept. 5 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | W 63-3 |
| Western Kentucky | Sat, Sept. 12 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | W 70-20 |
| at Arkansas | Sat, Sept. 19 | Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR | W 45-17 |
| Oklahoma | Sat, Sept. 26 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | W 41-13 |
| Vanderbilt | Sat, Oct. 3 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | W 38-14 |
| at Alabama | Sat, Oct. 10 | Bryant-Denny Stadium, Tuscaloosa, AL | TBD |
| Auburn | Sat, Oct. 17 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | TBD |
| vs. Florida | Sat, Oct. 31 | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA (Neutral) | TBD |
| at Ole Miss | Sat, Nov. 7 | Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, Oxford, MS | TBD |
| Missouri | Sat, Nov. 14 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | TBD |
| at South Carolina | Sat, Nov. 21 | Williams-Brice Stadium, Columbia, SC | TBD |
| Georgia Tech | Sat, Nov. 28 | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA (Home) | TBD |
Key Storylines and Notable Games
Kickoff times and networks for later games remain TBA or fall into announced windows (early, afternoon, night, or flex). Confirmed times include Tennessee State (3 p.m. ET, SEC Network+), Western Kentucky (12:45 p.m. ET, SEC Network), Arkansas (12 p.m. ET, ABC), and Florida (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC).0
Georgia opens at home against Tennessee State, a first-time opponent and FCS program coming off a 0-1 start. The Bulldogs are heavy favorites in a game that will introduce new offensive pieces after significant turnover at wide receiver. Stockton, an All-SEC quarterback in his second year as starter, returns along with tailbacks Nate Frazier and Chauncey Bowens. The defense, particularly the back seven, is viewed as a strength.
The non-conference portion stays relatively light after the opener, with Western Kentucky visiting in Week 2. SEC play begins immediately on the road at Arkansas, followed by a high-profile home game against No. 10 Oklahoma—the second meeting in the series after Georgia’s 54-48 overtime Rose Bowl win in the 2018 College Football Playoff.
Other marquee matchups include a night-window trip to Alabama (Oct. 10), the annual Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry with Auburn at home, and a rare change of venue for Florida. For the first time since 1995, the Georgia-Florida game leaves Jacksonville due to renovations at EverBank Stadium and will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Later road tests at Ole Miss and South Carolina, plus home games against Vanderbilt and No. 25 Missouri, round out a demanding conference slate. The season closes with Georgia Tech in Athens.
Georgia faces four preseason ranked opponents: Oklahoma (No. 10), Alabama (No. 13), Ole Miss (No. 9), and Missouri (No. 25). The schedule’s balance of home games (seven, including the Atlanta neutral site) and four true road contests gives the Bulldogs a path to another 10-plus-win season and CFP berth if they avoid multiple losses in the gauntlet of SEC play.
Week 1 – Georgia 63, Tennessee State 3
AI Overview The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs opened their 2026 college football season with a dominant 63-3 blowout win over the Tennessee State Tigers on September 5, 2026, at Sanford Stadium.
Week 2 — Georgia 70, Western Kentucky 20
No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs routed the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers 70-20 on September 12, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. Georgia jumped out to a 49-0 lead by halftime, matching the most productive half in program history.
Week 3 – Georgia 45, Arkansas 17
On September 19, 2026, the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Arkansas Razorbacks 45-17 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The game served as the SEC opener for both programs, allowing Georgia to advance to 3-0 while Arkansas fell to 1-2
Week 4 – Georgia 41, Oklahoma 13
AI Overview The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs defeated the Oklahoma Sooners 41-13 on September 26, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, improving to 4-0 overall and 2-0 in SEC play.
Georgia’s defense forced four crucial turnovers, turning mistakes into 17 points through the first three quarters. • The Chris Cole Show: Linebacker Chris Cole returned a fumble 85 yards for a touchdown and recovered a second fumble in a stellar defensive performance.
Hot Start by Stockton: Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton completed his first nine passes, finishing 14-of-25 for 171 yards, including a 35-yard touchdown pass to Talyn Taylor.
Expectations remain high in Athens. With Stockton leading the offense, an experienced defense, and Smart’s consistent program building, Georgia is positioned as a top national contender once again.
Results will fill in starting today as the Bulldogs take the field against Tennessee State.
