The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) host the Samford Bulldogs (1-0) Saturday in Athens. The game is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET (SEC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Samford vs. Georgia'odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.
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Samford beat Kennesaw State 27-17 Thursday, Sept. 1. It was a come-from-behind win as the Bulldogs scored 13 unanswered points in the 4th quarter. QB Michael Hiers put up 289 passing yards with 4 touchdowns, while RB Jay Stanton had 16 carries for 90 yards. WR'Kendall Watson'was Heir’s favorite target with 9 receptions for 187 yards and 2 TDs. Samford will hope for a sliver of that offense to show up against a strong Georgia team.
Georgia will be looking to continue its dominance, coming off a 49-3 victory against then-ranked No. 12 Oregon. QB Stetson Bennett threw for 368 yards and 2 touchdowns with 117 yards attributed to WR Kenny McIntosh'(9 receptions). On the defensive side of the ball, DB Malaki Starks'had 5 solo tackles and an interception, while DB Christopher Smith had 3 solo tackles and a pick of his own. Georgia will be clicking on all cylinders in its first home game back in Sanford Stadium since their national championship victory.