The Georgia Bulldogs take on the Oregon Ducks today at 3:30 p.m. ET in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game from Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
The Dawgs enter the season ranked No. 3 overall while the Ducks hold the No. 12 ranking the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll and No. 11 in the AP Top-25.
The Bulldogs take on their former defensive coordinator and first-year head coach, Dan Lanning. The Ducks are led by Auburn transfer quarterback Bo Nix and preseason All-American linebacker Noah Sewell against a new-look Georgia defense and national championship offensive MVP Stetson Bennett.
Below we’ll provide you with everything you need to know about the upcoming game:
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How to watch:
Here’s how you should tune in to see the game:
- Date: Saturday, Sept. 3
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: ABC
- Live Stream: fuboTV (watch here)
- Location: Atlanta, Ga.
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On the Call:
On the call: Sean McDonough (play-by-play), Todd Blackledge (color commentator) and Molly McGrath (sideline).
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How to listen:
Satellite Radio: XM 191
Georgia Radio: Athens 960 AM/106.1 FM; Atlanta 750 AM/95.5 FM; Macon 106.3 FM; Augusta 580 AM/95.1 FM; Savannah 1400 AM/104.3 FM; Columbus 1460 AM/100.1 FM; Valdosta 105.9 FM; Rome 107.1 FM (IMG Radio-Scott Howard, Eric Zeier, D.J. Shockley)
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Oregon vs. the SEC
The Oregon Ducks are 2-3 in their last five games against SEC opponents with wins over Auburn (2019) and Tennessee (2013).
The win against the Tigers came against then Auburn quarterback Bo Nix, who is now the starter for the Ducks.
Oregon’s SEC losses were to LSU (2011), Auburn (2011) and Tennessee (2010).
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Georgia injury report:
OG Tate Ratledge
Injury: Foot/ankle
Status: Probable
WR Kearis Jackson
Injury: Ankle
Status: Probable
LB Trezman Marshall
Injury: Calf
Status: Probable
RB Kendall Milton
Injury: Hamstring
Status: Probable
DB Tykee Smith
Injury: Knee
Status: Questionable
WR De’Nylon Morrissette
Injury: Knee
Status: Doubtful
OT Earnest Greene
Injury: Hamstring
Status: Doubtful
WR Arian Smith
Injury: Ankle
Status: Out
RB Andrew Paul
Injury: Knee (ACL)
Status: Out
ILB C.J. Washington
Injury: Neck
Status: Out
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How to bet:
The lines, courtesy of Tipico Sportsbook
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Spread: Georgia -16.5 (-108), Oregon +16.5 (-112)
Over/Under: 53.5 (-115 over, -105 under)
Money: Georgia -800, Oregon +550
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Matchup Predictor
ESPN FPI: Georgia has a 91.5% chance to win, according to ESPN’s matchup predictor via Football Power Index.
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Prediction:
Football is a game of matchups at the end of the day. While Oregon has two All-Pac 12 selections on defense, linebacker Noah Sewell and defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, and another two along the offensive front, Alex Forsyth and T.J. Bass, the speed and physicality UGA possesses will be front and center in this one.
The Ducks were pushed around by Utah and Oklahoma to end the season, and I expect something similar on Saturday.
Oregon quarterback and Auburn transfer, Bo Nix, is no stranger to Kirby Smart and the Bulldogs. Nix is a good athlete, but he has struggled against the Dawgs mightily.
Nix vs Georgia: Three starts, three losses. He is 72 of 128 passing for 639 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions. He also has 34 carries for 34 yards.
Stetson Bennett, Kenny McIntosh and Brock Bowers on offense, along with Jalen Carter, Kelee Ringo and Christopher Smith on defense will be too much for the Ducks. That’s why I would take Georgia minus-17.5 points.
Prediction: Bulldogs win 38-10.
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