Chauncey Bowens spoke with the media on Tuesday afternoon as the Bulldogs continued their preparation for the 2026 season opener against Tennessee State.
The game is set for Saturday, Sept. 5, at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Ga., with kickoff scheduled for 3:00 p.m. ET. The opener marks the start of Georgia's 2026 season.
For fans getting ready for the first game of the year, the timing is straightforward. The Bulldogs will begin the season at home, and the matchup will be available on SEC Network+.
What the opener means
Tuesday's media availability offered the first public preseason update tied directly to Georgia's opener. Bowens and Elijah Griffin were the players made available, giving the Bulldogs a chance to begin shaping the conversation around the new season before kickoff.
With Tennessee State on deck and the start time already set, Georgia now turns from offseason buildup to game-week preparation. The focus moves to how the Bulldogs open the 2026 season and what early tone they set at Sanford Stadium.
