How to watch Georgia vs Marshall Game Time, TV Channel, Odds, Picks

What channel is Georgia vs. Marshall on today? Time, TV schedule to watch Thundering Herd-Georgia Week 1 game, tickets, Odds

The Georgia Bulldogs open the 2025 college football season against the Marshall Thundering Herd. Georgia hosts Marshall and is heavily favored.

Georgia enters the new season riding momentum after finishing 11-3 in 2024, which included an SEC Championship Game win over Texas before falling to Notre Dame in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. With head coach Kirby Smart continuing to reload talent, the Bulldogs lost 20 players to the transfer portal but added 10 quality transfers, ranking No. 22 nationally. All eyes will be on quarterback Gunner Stockton, who is set to make his first home start, adding intrigue to Georgia’s Week 1 debut.

Marshall, meanwhile, endured one of the most dramatic offseasons in college football. The Herd went 10-3 last season and captured the Sun Belt Conference championship, but opted out of the Independence Bowl after mass roster departures. Head coach Charles Huff left for Southern Mississippi on Dec. 8, sparking an exodus of 50 players to the transfer portal, including 21 who followed Huff. To rebuild, Marshall brought in 56 transfers, the largest haul in program history, though the class ranked just No. 87 nationally, emphasizing quantity over proven talent.

The opener sets up a fascinating contrast: a Georgia program aiming for another playoff run against a Marshall team in the midst of rebuilding. Fans will be watching closely to see how the Bulldogs’ title defense begins and how quickly the Thundering Herd can regroup under new leadership.

When is the  Georgia vs. Marshall game Today?

Georgia vs. Marshall Game date: Saturday, Aug. 30

What time is the Georgia vs. Marshall game start Today?

Georgia vs. Marshall Start-Time: 3:30 p.m. ET

• 12:30 p.m. PT
• 1:30 p.m. MT
• 2:30 p.m. CT
• 3:30 p.m. ET

Where is the Marshall vs Georgia game played 5oday?

Location: Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia

What channel is the  Georgia vs. Marshall game on Today?

How to watch: ESPN

Georgia vs Marshall Odds and Betting Lines, Updatde

Current Odds & Betting Lines

• Point Spread:

  • Georgia Bulldogs: –39.5 (favored by 39.5 points)

  • Marshall Thundering Herd: +39.5
    
    

Over/Under Total Points: Set at 55.5, with slight variations depending on the sportsbook:

• Example: Over –110 / Under –120 (FanDuel)

• Some lines show Over –102 / Under –112

Line Movement:

• Opened at –38.5 for Georgia, then adjusted to –39.5 in recent weeks

ESPN's Football Power Index is extremely high on Georgia's chances as well as they give the Bulldogs a 97.3 percent chance to win this game.

Marshall vs Georgia Betting Insights & Trends.

• FanDuel Sportsbook offers Georgia at –39.5, mirroring other sources

• VegasInsider shows a steady shift from opening line –38.5 to –39.5 .

• Action Network confirms the same spread and total across multiple platforms  .

• Covers.com also lists the spread at +39.5 / –39.5 and the total at 55.5 .

• BookMaker.eu sets the spread at –39 with a total of 55 (rounded figures)

Georgia vs Marshall prediction, pick:

Marshall's transfer turmoil combined with the excitement of a season opener should help Georgia take care of business and cover the spread. Georgia has allowed just three points in each of its past four season openers, so the Bulldogs should be well prepared defensively.

UGA Prediction: Georgia 48, Marshall 6

FanSided Prediction: Georgia wins 33-13

Pick: Marshal +39.5 (-110) via FanDuel

Winning this game won't be an issue for Georgia, but winning by 40 or more points demands complete domination from the opening kickoff until the final whistle, and I envision the Bulldogs needing some time to work out some kinks that come with significant roster turnover, especially on offense.

Where to Buy tickets for Georgia vs. Marshall , TV streaming

TV channel: ESPN
Date: Saturday, Aug. 30
Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia

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