The No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs host the No. 22 Missouri Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 3:30 p.m. ET in a matchup that affects the SEC championship race and Missouri’s College Football Playoff aspirations.
The game at Sanford Stadium serves as Georgia’s final home SEC contest of the 2026 season.
Georgia enters the game with an 8-1 record, including a 6-1 mark in conference play, as the team pursues its third consecutive SEC title. Missouri, meanwhile, is seeking a high-profile road victory to maintain its position in the postseason conversation.
This meeting is the first game between the two programs since the SEC East division era ended. Georgia has dominated the recent history of the series, winning 10 consecutive games against the Tigers.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart expressed his regard for the Missouri program and head coach Eli Drinkwitz. "He’s one of the best coaches in the country," Smart said of Drinkwitz, noting his appreciation for how the Missouri coach manages his team and his commitment to the sport.
While Drinkwitz remains winless against Georgia, he acknowledged the high standard the Bulldogs have established within the conference. He views the current Georgia program as the primary measuring stick for the rest of the league.
"Zero doubt that they’re the benchmark for the league right now," Drinkwitz said. "Every program in our league is trying to replicate how coach Smart operates his team, the specific identities he establishes across his offense, defense, and special teams, and the consistent level at which his players perform on every single snap; he executes everything in an exemplary manner."
The game will be broadcast nationally on ABC. The commentary team features Sean McDonough on play-by-play, former Alabama quarterback Greg McElroy as the analyst, and Katie George reporting from the sidelines.
Viewers seeking to stream the matchup can access the game through Fubo, which offers a free trial for new subscribers. According to UGA Wire, the kickoff time remains set for 3:30 p.m. ET despite earlier concerns regarding flight disruptions in the area.
BetMGM listed Georgia as a 16-point favorite as of Friday, Nov. 13, with an over/under set at 47 1/2 points. The moneyline favors Georgia at -700, while Missouri sits at +525.
Health remains a factor for the Bulldogs, with the status of center Drew Bobo listed as a key injury to monitor. Analysts predict a Georgia victory of 31-17, noting that Missouri is expected to remain competitive until the Bulldogs pull away in the fourth quarter.
Is this Georgia’s first night game at home this season?
No, Georgia has not hosted an SEC night game at Sanford Stadium during the 2026 season.
Has the game schedule changed due to travel issues?
The kickoff time for the Georgia-Missouri game has not been impacted by flight cancellations or delays caused by recent FAA ground stops.
How many consecutive games has Georgia won against Missouri?
Georgia has won 10 consecutive games against Missouri, with the programs last meeting in 2023.
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