Of Course It Was Going to Be a Night Game

We couldn’t have gotten one of those marquee noon slots on ESPN, could we?

I’m sure it’s about two undefeated teams something something and the rivalry and the brand…but…didn’t that just happen last weekend with Tennessee and Texas?

Methinks Nick Saban may be whispering into producers ears up in Bristol.

Your game day post, Sooners edition

Good morning.

The bullet points for the game:

Oklahoma @ Georgia — Saturday, September 26, 2026

  • Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
  • Stadium capacity: ~93,033
  • Series: Georgia leads 1-0
  • Rankings: Georgia No. 2; Oklahoma No. 24
  • Records entering game: Georgia 3-0 (1-0 SEC); Oklahoma 2-1 (0-0 SEC)
  • Last meeting: Georgia 54, Oklahoma 48 (2OT) — Jan. 1, 2018, Rose Bowl in Pasadena

TV / Streaming

  • Network: ESPN
  • Streaming: ESPN app / ESPN+
  • Announcers: Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst), Stormy Buonantony (sideline)
  • Rebroadcast: SECN, Sunday, Sept. 27, 4:00–7:00 a.m. ET and Monday, Sept. 28, 10:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. ET

Radio

  • Network: Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network
  • Announcers: Jeff Dantzler (play-by-play), Jon Stinchcomb (analyst), D.J. Shockley (sideline)
  • Flagship/affiliates: 95.5 FM WSB (Atlanta), 106.1 FM WNGC and 960 AM WRFC (Athens), plus statewide affiliates
  • Audio stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM 175 or 228 (and the app)

Gameday timing

  • Pregame broadcast: ~11:30 a.m.
  • Dawg Walk: ~1:15 p.m.
  • Gates open: ~1:30 p.m.
  • Weather: Mostly sunny and comfortable in Athens, with a high around 80–82°

Game Trailer:

Your digital Game Program from georgiadogs.com:

This thread is open for your comments throughout today’s game.

Go Dawgs!

Your game day post, Razorbacks edition

Gooooooood morrrrrrrrrning Refugees! Coming off another non-con blowout of the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers, the Dawgs open their SEC campaign today against the Razorbacks of Arkansas. The Hawgs may be the worst team in the SEC? Another blowout loading? A lot of misery surrounds this Razorback program, the fans and boosters have soured on the AD, the new coach is getting no honeymoon, they’re a mess over there.

The bullet points for the game:

Georgia @ Arkansas — Saturday, September 19, 2026

  • Kickoff: 12:00 p.m. ET / 11:00 a.m. CT
  • Location: Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium, Fayetteville, AR
  • Stadium capacity: ~76,212
  • Series: Georgia leads 12-4
  • Rankings: Georgia No. 2; Arkansas unranked
  • Records entering game: Georgia 2-0; Arkansas 1-1
  • Last meeting: Georgia 37, Arkansas 0 — Oct. 2, 2021, in Athens

TV / Streaming

  • Network: ABC
  • Streaming: ESPN app / ESPN+
  • Announcers: Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (analyst), Taylor McGregor (sideline)
  • Rebroadcast: SECN, Sunday, Sept. 20, 4:00–7:00 a.m. ET and 4:00–7:00 p.m. ET

Radio

  • Network: Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network
  • Announcers: Jeff Dantzler (play-by-play), Jon Stinchcomb (analyst), D.J. Shockley (sideline)
  • Flagship/affiliates: 95.5 FM WSB (Atlanta), 106.1 FM WNGC and 960 AM WRFC (Athens), plus statewide affiliates
  • Audio stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM 81, 176, or 229 (and the app)

Gameday timing

  • Pregame broadcast: ~8:00 a.m. ET
  • Weather: Sunny and hot in Fayetteville, with a high in the mid-90s

Game Trailer:

Your digital Game Program from georgiadogs.com:

Well, SEC play begins this weekend but, with Arkansas being as putrid as they are, I think the game plan remains as it was over the first 2 games, get the starters some live reps, get up big early, get some bench players some game experience and everyone walk out healthy.

This thread is open for your comments throughout today’s game.

Go Dawgs!

Your game day post, Hilltoppers edition

Gooooooood morrrrrrrrrning Refugees! The Bulldogs opened the 2026 season with a 63-3 win over a thoroughly outmatched Tennessee State team, as they should have. It was actually, kinda nice to see the Dawgs come out in the first game and not fiddle-fart around. They got after it, got a great start and rotated in some kids that need experience. Would like to see more of the same today. Western Kentucky is a better team than we faced last week but, there should be no nail-biting moments in this one.

The bullet points for the game:

Georgia vs Western Kentucky — Saturday, September 12, 2026

  • Kickoff: 12:45 p.m. ET
  • Location: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
  • Stadium capacity: ~93,033
  • Series: Georgia leads 1-0
  • Rankings: Georgia No. 2; Western Kentucky unranked
  • Records entering game: Georgia 1-0; Western Kentucky 0-1

TV / Streaming

  • Network: SEC Network
  • Streaming: SEC Network+ / ESPN+
  • Announcers: Taylor Zarzour (play-by-play), Matt Stinchcomb (analyst), Michella Chester (sideline)

Radio

  • Network: Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network
  • Announcers: Jeff Dantzler (play-by-play), Jon Stinchcomb (analyst), D.J. Shockley (sideline)
  • Flagship/affiliates: 95.5 FM WSB (Atlanta), 106.1 FM WNGC and 960 AM WRFC (Athens), plus statewide affiliates
  • Audio stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM 175 or 228 (and the app)

Gameday timing

  • Pregame broadcast: ~8:45 a.m.
  • Dawg Walk: ~10:30 a.m.
  • Gates open: ~10:45 a.m.
  • Weather: Mid-80s and humid, with a good chance of showers and thunderstorms

Game Trailer:

Your digital Game Program from georgiadogs.com:

Pretty much the same as last week, get the starters some live reps, get some bench players some game experience and everyone walk out healthy. I ain’t commenting on the spread, Kirby shot that to shit last week. Just win baby.

This thread is open for your comments throughout today’s game.

Go Dawgs!

“The Team Can’t Leave in the Third Quarter”

The fact that folks may have been leaving a game early against Clemson is kind of laughable, but Lane is making a point here:

With the white out being unique, it stands to reason that folks might leave early in a blowout and make their ways home to see some of the other big games on the day, or the students will migrate out to resume day drinking the day away.

Can’t say I blame them…although where are you on the idea? Are you a stay until the clock hits zero kind of fan? Does it make you made to see people leave a game early?

Is the white uniform thing of interest to you all, or are you like Warren Brinson, who sees a little humor in uniform gimmicks and money grabs?

Have a cup of coffee (or a mimosa) and discuss.

Thursday Thought Provoker: Top of the Mornin’ Tailgating

Sorry for the late posting…I passed my first kidney stone and it was, well, a bit of a painful ordeal. I can blog through a lot of things, but that…no, sir.

Anyway, it’s an early kickoff this week, which means that those of you who are fortunate to go will need to have an early morning tailgate, or at least departure time, to arrive for the pre-game festivities. I can recall, back in the good ole days, that a early kickoff meant a box of fried chicken and maybe a 10:30 am arrival. Given the modern setups nowadays, I imagine it’s far more elaborate and may include making your breakfast at the site.

Or, maybe it’s like it is at Boston College:

I wonder how the open bars I see on campus would fly given these rules at BC? Hmmm.

Anyway, for those of you who arrive early…what do you do? Do you do a breakfast and lunch? Or is it a more muted affair? Discuss.

Your game day post, Tigers edition

Once again, I say good morning Refugees, Georgia Bulldogs opening day of the 2026 season is here. We’ve looked through 99 poorly referenced football cards and wished our lives away through the summer. Well, now it’s time to slow it down and savor it. This has the possibility of being a special season, some bounces gonna have to go our way and we need to pray for healthy players. This season has a good buzz to start, the team needs to improve through the season and be prepared and healthy for the playoff run, I think by season’s midpoint, we’ll know if we have the goods. What’s on tap today:

Georgia vs Tennessee State — Saturday, September 5, 2026

  • Kickoff: 3:00 p.m. ET
  • Location: Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
  • Stadium capacity: ~93,033
  • Series: First meeting
  • Rankings: Georgia No. 3; Tennessee State unranked
  • Records entering game: Georgia 0-0; Tennessee State 0-1

TV / Streaming

  • Network: SEC Network+ (SECN+ / ESPN+)
  • Announcers: Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Rocky Boiman (analyst), Laura Stickells (sideline)
  • Rebroadcast: SECN, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 12:30–3:00 p.m. ET

Radio

  • Network: Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network
  • Announcers: Jeff Dantzler (play-by-play), Jon Stinchcomb (analyst), D.J. Shockley (sideline)
  • Flagship/affiliates: 95.5 FM WSB (Atlanta), 106.1 FM WNGC and 960 AM WRFC (Athens), plus statewide affiliates
  • Audio stream: georgiadogs.com
  • Satellite: SiriusXM 180 or 230 (and the app)

Gameday timing

  • Pregame broadcast: ~11:00 a.m.
  • Dawg Walk: ~12:45 p.m.
  • Gates open: 1:00 p.m.
  • Weather: Hot (mid-to-upper 90s, heat index ~100+), chance of thunderstorms

Some media to while away the time until kickoff:

2026 Fan Guide from georgiadogs.com:

Your digital Game Program from georgiadogs.com:

Not much to prognosticate on for this game. Get the starters some live reps, get some bench players some game experience and everyone walks out healthy. Don’t expect Kirby to cover a 40-something point spread, and he’ll be happy with the things he’ll get to coach on next week.

This thread is open for your comments throughout today’s game.

Go Dawgs!

Your June 10th Sign of the Apocalypse: Pat McAfee Gets His Bag

I’m just at a loss for words.

I mean, congratulations to him and all, but how is this guy worth that kind of money? He’s hard working, literally all over the place on the network, but this guy is becoming the new face of ESPN. Have you ever watched his show? Imagine sitting around with your friends, talking sports, throwing out random takes, cussing along the way, and possibly being intoxicated in the process.

That’s the show. That’s literally the show…not deep insider information, breakdowns, etc…just a lot of bro talk and bravado. And shirtlessness from time to time.

Pictured here are two of the biggest blowhards of all time. Also pictured is Johnny Manziel.

$60 million. Per year. That’s over a million a week! A WEEK.

A former punter turns into a multi-millionaire and doesn’t really have to do much heavy lifting or work to get there.

I’m flabbergasted.

Your G Day Gameday Post

Apologies to Otis if I’m overstepping, but wanted to put this out early since we can all watch and make snarky QBR posts today as we watch.

Enjoy this final glimpse of football as we head into the dark doldrums off summer speculation and hot takes, and post your comments here. I’ll be there, and if I can snap a few pictures I’ll share later in the day.

Have at it, scamps, and as always, behave.

A Commercial Success

Shot:

Chaser:

Thoughts? Would football be a better watching experience without the commercials (maybe Super Bowl excluded, but focusing on college football here).