Georgia's week one kickoff time, network officially set

On3 imageby:Jake Reuse05/17/22

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Georgia’s quest to defend the National Championship will begin in earnest on September 3 with a long-awaited matchup against the Oregon Ducks.

We now know when that contest will take place, as toe will meet leather at 3:30 PM on ABC per a release from the network:

“On Saturday, Sept. 3, defending national champion Georgia kicks off its season on slightly neutral ground – in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – against Pac-12 powerhouse Oregon in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff (3:30 p.m. ET, ABC). While the teams have only met once previously, there will be plenty of familiar faces for new Oregon head coach Dan Lanning, the defensive coordinator who helped lead the Bulldogs’ top-ranked defense to their first College Football Playoff trophy in January alongside former boss Kirby Smart.”

DawgsHQ recently previewed the Ducks ahead of the 2022 season, in what’s been a season of change for the PAC12 powerhouse

Oregon Ducks

2021 Record: 10-4, 7-2 Pac-12 with a loss in the Pac-12 Championship Game against Utah and an Alamo Bowl loss against Oklahoma

Head Coach: Dan Lanning (1st season)

Key Losses: quarterback Anthony Brown, running back Travis Dye, running back CJ Verdell, wide receiver Devon Williams, wide receiver Johnny Johnson, offensive lineman George Moore, defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux, linebacker Nate Heaukulani, cornerback Mykael Wright, cornerback DJ James, safety Verone McKinley, safety Jordan Happle

Key Returnees/Additions: quarterback Bo Nix (Auburn), wide receiver Kris Hutson, wide receiver Troy Franklin, tight end Terrance Ferguson, offensive lineman TJ Bass, offensive lineman Ryan Walk, offensive lineman Alex Forsyth, offensive lineman Steven Jones, defensive lineman Sam Taimani (Washington), defensive lineman Popo Aumavae, defensive lineman Brandon Dorlus, linebacker Noah Sewell, linebacker Justin Flowe, linebacker/defensive back Jeffrey Bassa, cornerback Christian Gonzalez (Colorado)

Other matchups to watch in Week 1

Notre Dame will travel to Columbus to take on Ohio State in the night game, with a 7:30 PM kickoff.

On Sunday, Florida State will travel to New Orleans for a 7:30 PM matchup with the LSU Tigers.

Those contests will also be featured on ABC.

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