Journey into the heart of Georgia Bulldogs football as they unveil their 2025 schedule, blending fact with rich atmosphere:
On a scorching June afternoon in Athens, crimson flags whipped in the breeze above Sanford Stadium as Coach Kirby Smart stepped to the podium. A hush settled over the sea of fans, students, and alumni. With a practiced smile, he began: “Dawgs, mark these dates — this is the roadmap we march by.”
August 30, 2025 – vs. Marshall, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
The season opener bursts to life under an amber sky. The Dawgs, adorned in their signature red and black, roar into Dooley Field. Smart’s eyes glint with resolve — undefeated opening games under him stretch back five seasons . The ESPN cameras roll as Georgia’s juggernaut offense tears through the Thundering Herd, the crowd’s thunder echoing for miles on Milledge Avenue.
September 6 – vs. Austin Peay, 3:30 p.m., SEC Network+/ESPN+
A crisp weekend afternoon sees the Bulldogs unleash a symphony of power behind a massive offensive line. The Governors arrive underdog and leave overwhelmed — their hopes smothered in Athens. Both broadcast partners capture every thunderous hit .
September 13 – @ Tennessee, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Under the neon glow of Neyland Stadium, the Dawgs invade hostile territory. The screen-mounted clock ticks toward kickoff as ABC cameras tighten on Georgia’s crimson eye of focus. With a disciplined masterclass, the Bulldogs extend their winning streak in Knoxville .
Late September and October – Flex and Night Showcase Games
The schedule calls for popcorn matchups:
Sept 27 vs. Alabama, 7:30 p.m., ABC — prime-time clash. Expect fireworks under the lights .
Oct 4 vs. Kentucky, Noon, ABC/ESPN — backyard battle, national network stage .
Oct 11 @ Auburn (“Deep South’s Oldest Rivalry”), Night game TBD — a rivalry stretching to 1892, eight straight wins fueling Georgia’s fire .
Oct 18 vs. Ole Miss (FLEX slot) — dramatic tension pulses in Sanford, lights yet to be determined .
Nov 1 – vs. Florida (Jacksonville), 3:30 p.m., ABC
Neutral-site spectacle, Gator-chomping tradition renewed. A swaggering Dawg swarm descends on the Swamp, cameras and fans ablaze .
Nov 8 @ Mississippi State, Noon, ABC/ESPN
Under bright sun in Starkville, UGA pounces again, national eyes glued to the field .
Nov 15 – vs. Texas, FLEX slot TBD
A titanic rematch opens in Athens for the first time. The Dawgs re-create SEC championship magic, the echoes of their overtime triumph still humming .
Thanksgiving Weekend – Rivalry Day
Nov 22 vs. Charlotte, 12:45 p.m., SEC Network
A hometown celebratory swagger before the season’s crescendo .
Nov 28 (Friday!) – vs. Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m., ABC at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium
Black Friday in ATL, a 3:30 p.m. kickoff reverberates through the Mercedes‑Benz coliseum. Eight-overtime heroics fresh in memory fuel a chaotic Dawg stampede .
Season’s Arc & Legacy
Each broadcast window — Night, Afternoon, Flex — is intentional, a carefully choreographed dance to showcase the Dawgs on national platforms . ESPN and ABC, eager to capture every bone‑crunching tackle and acrobatic catch, juggle times like storytellers crafting climactic acts.
This 2025 slate sparks both pride and pressure. ESPN’s Football Power Index dubs it among the nation’s toughest, a crucible of ranked rivals and legacy games . But pressure is fuel for champions — and this team, under Smart’s watch, has the pedigree to thrive when the lights shine brightest.
Epilogue
Come December, whether the Dawgs stand atop SEC Summit or carve their path into the playoff, this schedule will be remembered as more than dates and times. It’ll be the gauntlet where myth is reforged — under roaring crowds, prime-time spotlights, and the relentless heartbeat of college football tradition.
The promise: Georgia’s 2025 journey isn’t just played. It’s orchestrated, epic, and already etched in crimson lore.
Factual recap of kickoff times & TV windows:
Aug 30 vs. Marshall, 3:30 p.m., ESPN
Sept 6 vs. Austin Peay, 3:30 p.m., SEC Network+/ESPN+
Sept 13 at Tennessee, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Sept 27 vs. Alabama, 7:30 p.m., ABC
Oct 4 vs. Kentucky, Noon, ABC/ESPN
Oct 11 at Auburn, Night slot TBD
Oct 18 vs. Ole Miss, Flex slot TBD
Nov 1 vs. Florida, 3:30 p.m., ABC
Nov 8 at Mississippi State, Noon, ABC/ESPN
Nov 15 vs. Texas, Flex slot TBD
Nov 22 vs. Charlotte, 12:45 p.m., SEC Network
Nov 28 vs. Georgia Tech, 3:30 p.m., ABC at Mercedes‑Benz
This schedule—and its drama—will define a season of high expectations, fierce rivalries, and prime-time glory.
