Western Kentucky plays at Georgia on Saturday, September 12 at 12:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network. Georgia opened the season with a 63-3 win over Tennessee State and is the market favorite to win the conference.
| Kickoff | Saturday, September 12, 12:45 p.m. ET |
| TV | SEC Network |
| Venue | Sanford Stadium, Athens |
| Last week | Georgia 63, Tennessee State 3 |
| Our pick | Georgia 45, Western Kentucky 10 |
What Time Is Western Kentucky vs. Georgia and What Channel?
12:45 p.m. ET on SEC Network, the traditional early SEC window from Athens.
What to Actually Watch For
Not the result. Georgia opened by putting 63 on Tennessee State and is the betting favorite to win the SEC, and Western Kentucky is a Conference USA program walking into Sanford Stadium.
The useful viewing is the same as any tune up before conference play begins: how long the starters stay in, whether Kirby Smart trusts his depth, and whether anyone gets hurt a week before the schedule turns serious.
Where This Sits in Georgia’s Season
Georgia has a brutal run of ranked games later, with Oklahoma, Alabama, Ole Miss and Missouri all on the schedule. Saturday is the last easy afternoon for a while, which is exactly why the starters may not see the second half.
The Bottom Line
12:45 p.m. ET Saturday on SEC Network. Georgia should win comfortably. The interesting part is how quickly Smart empties the bench.