Homecoming Saturday in Athens features Vanderbilt as the Bulldogs’ opponent.
The last time the Commodores played at Sanford Stadium they left town with a 17-16 victory in 2016, but the Bulldogs responded last year with a 45-14 victory in Nashville.
This will be Georgia’s first night game of the season, though the Sept. 15 game against Middle Tennessee was scheduled for a 7:15 start before Hurricane Florence forced a change of plans.
Here is some important information regarding how to follow the action Saturday:
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Date: Saturday, Oct. 6
Location: Sanford Stadium, Athens
Television: SEC Network will televise the game. Tom Hart is handling play-by-play. Jordan Rodgers is the analyst, and Cole Cubelic 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 radio (750 AM/95.5 FM). Scott Howard is handling play-by-play. Eric Zeier is the analyst, and Chuck Dowdle is the sideline reporter.
National radio: Sports USA will broadcast the game. Wayne Randazzo is handling play-by-play, and Doug Plank is the analyst.
Here are five other things you may want to know:
» Georgia's record was 4-4 eight games into coach Kirby Smart's first season at Georgia in 2016. Since, the Bulldogs have won 22 of their past 25 games. They are 18-2 in their past 20.
» Here are some notable homecoming numbers: Georgia has won 76 of 96 homecoming games and is 20-4 against Vanderbilt in homecoming games. Overall, Georgia has won 56 of 78 games against the Commodores.
» In their first five games this season, the Bulldogs averaged 43.2 points scored and 13.0 points allowed. Their offense has accumulated yards to the tune of 470.2 per game, while the defense has allowed only 250.4 per game.
» Elijah Holyfield leads the Bulldogs in rushing, with 368 yards in five games. D'Andre Swift ranks second with 240 yards. They each have 52 carries.
» Vanderbilt is 3-2 this season, with losses to Notre Dame on the road and South Carolina at home. The Gamecocks represent the only common opponent for the Dogs and Commodores. Vandy lost to them 37-14 in Nashville, and Georgia defeated them 41-17 in Columbia.
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