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Georgia-Austin Peay: TV, online, radio information

Quarterback Jake Fromm excelled as a freshman in the 2017 season, passing for 2,615 yards and completing 62.2 percent of his passes. Running back D’Andre Swift ranked third in rushing yards in 2017 (618) and leads all returning players in that category. Wide receiver Terry Godwin caught 38 passes in 2017, second on the team behind senior Javon Wims. Wide receiver Mecole Hardman caught 25 passes in 2017, ranking third on the team. Wide receiver Riley Ridley caught 14 passes in 2017. He caught six of the 1
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Aug 31, 2018

Coming off a surprising 2017 season that ended in the College Football Playoff Championship game against Alabama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a 26-23 loss, and included the SEC championship, the Georgia Bulldogs will begin a new season ranked No. 3 by the Associated Press and No. 4 in the coaches poll.

The Bulldogs open the season against Austin Peay on Saturday, and here is some important information regarding how to follow the action:

Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

Date: Saturday, Sept. 1

Location: Sanford Stadium, Athens

Television: ESPN will televise the game. Beth Mowins is handling play-by-play. Anthony Becht is the analyst, and Rocky Boiman is the sideline reporter.

Streaming: The game is available online on GTV at georgiadogs.com.

Local radio: The game will be broadcast on the Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network, heard in metro Atlanta on WSB (News 95.5 and AM-750 WSB). Scott Howard is handling play-by-play. Eric Zeier is the analyst, and Chuck Dowdle is the sideline reporter.

Satellite radio: You can listen on Sirius/XM Channel 81/81.

Here are five other things you may want to know:

» This will be the first meeting between Austin Peay and Georgia.

» Georgia defeated Appalachian State 31-10 at home in last season's opener.

» Georgia is 94-27-3 all-time in season openers and have won 18 of their past 21.

» The Bulldogs are 21-7 in two seasons under coach Kirby Smart.

» This is the 125th season of Georgia football. Its all-time record entering the season is 808-420-54.

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David Wellham has worked as an editor and content producer at the AJC since 2006, but his knowledge of sports in metro Atlanta and Georgia dates to much earlier. He uses his institutional knowledge to help the AJC provide in-depth coverage of area sports and sports teams. David can be reached at 404-526-5424 and dwellham@ajc.com.

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