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Georgia Kicks Off Season Early Against Akron | Georgia Bulldogs Football News
- Published
- August 29, 2026
- Duration
- 1:25
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Aug 30, 2026
Discusses football.
Summary
Georgia football is jumping ahead of the curve by locking in a nonconference showdown against Akron on August 25, 2029 — the first time these teams will ever meet. This early kickoff is part of the NCAA’s new “Week Zero” rule starting in 2027. Georgia’s paying Akron $1.5 million for the game, plus 3,000 tickets and 900 complimentary ones — a major payday …
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Georgia football is jumping ahead of the curve by locking in a nonconference showdown against Akron on August 25, 2029 — the first time these teams will ever meet. This early kickoff is part of the NCAA’s new “Week Zero” rule starting in 2027. Georgia’s paying Akron $1.5 million for the game, plus 3,000 tickets and 900 complimentary ones — a major payday and exposure for Akron. Athletic Director Josh Brooks, who helped shape these calendar changes, confirms Georgia isn’t just adapting — they’re
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- football