Georgia football's first game of the season against Marshall is just a few days away. The Bulldogs are looking to get off to a fast start and build some confidence in their team that features new players all over the field. Thankfully they have an easier opponent coming to Athens that will help Georgia prepare for their difficult SEC season that lies ahead.
But before the game begins, here is all the information fans need to know to watch Georgia take on Marshall this weekend.
How to watch Georgia vs Marshall on TV?
Georgia's season opener against Marshall will take place on ESPN. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 pm EST on Saturday, Aug. 30.
Who are the announcers for Georgia vs Marshall?
Mike Monaco will be the play-by-play announcer for Georgia's game against Marshall. He will be joined by Kirk Morrison in the booth as his analyst. The pair will also have Dawn Davenport roaming the sidelines throughout Saturday's contest as well.
What are the current odds for Georgia vs Marshall?
As one would assume, Georgia is a massive favorite against Marshall. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, the Bulldogs are a 39.5 point favorite for their season opener. The over-under for this game is set at 55.5 points as well.
What will the weather look like when Georgia takes on Marshall?
As of Wednesday, Aug. 27, the high in Athens for Saturday's contest is a cool 77 degrees. There also is a 60 percent chance for rain as well. This is far from the normal weather Georgia expects for the first game of the season, so this will be a big adjustment for both teams and the fans in the stands.
Georgia injury update vs Marshall
Georgia has thankfully stayed very healthy throughout fall camp, and at this point there is only one known injury impacting the team. Punter Brett Thorson suffered a knee injury against Texas in the SEC Championship game and he unfortunately is still not 100 percent healthy.
Kirby Smart's latest update on Thorson is that he is beginning to kick in live practice periods, but he is unsure if he will play against Marshall or not. More information will be released on Thorson's status as Saturday's game inches closer.
Georgia vs Marshall series update
Georgia and Marshall have only met one time in their history, and that game took place in 2004 in Athens. The Bulldogs won the game 13-3 which is far from as dominant as anyone would expect.
Georgia vs Marshall prediction
It is not a question of if Georgia will beat Marshall, it's a question of how much they will win by. Vegas suggests that this will be a blowout, but 40 points feels like too big of a margin for Georgia to win by. In fact, Georgia has never covered a spread that is 38.5 points or more during Smart's tenure at Georgia, so that speaks to how difficult it will be for Georgia to win by that much.
Expect Georgia to start slow and for Marshall to push the Bulldogs during the first half, but UGA will pull away in the second half and win by a comfortable margin.
Final Prediction: Georgia wins 33-13