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Georgia Football Gears Up for Early 2029 Season Start
29 Aug
Summary
- Georgia will play Akron on August 25, 2029, marking the first matchup between the teams.
- The NCAA is moving the football season start to Week 0 in 2027.
- Georgia is paying Akron a $1.5 million guarantee for the 2029 game.
Georgia football has scheduled a future nonconference game for the recently announced earlier start to the season. The Bulldogs will face Akron on August 25, 2029. This historic agreement marks the first time Georgia and the Mid-American Conference school will compete against each other.
The NCAA's Football Oversight Committee adopted proposals to move the season's commencement to what is now designated as Week 0, beginning in 2027. Georgia's athletic director, Josh Brooks, was part of the committee that recommended these modifications. As part of the agreement for the 2029 game, Georgia is providing Akron with a $1.5 million guarantee and 3,000 tickets for sale, along with 900 complimentary tickets.
Georgia's 2029 nonconference schedule also includes away games against Clemson and Georgia Tech. Discussions regarding the home-and-home series with Clemson for 2029-2030 were ongoing as of May.
