Georgia vs. Missouri Kickoff Time and TV Channel Announced

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The Southeastern Conference has locked in a 3:30 p.m. ET kickoff for the Georgia Bulldogs’ final home SEC game against the Missouri Tigers on November 14, maintaining an afternoon-only slot in Athens for the entire season.

For the faithful packing into Sanford Stadium, the announcement means yet another afternoon kickoff under the Georgia sun. UGA Wire reported that the Bulldogs have not hosted a single night game all season long, with conference television selections continuing that daytime trend for the program’s home slate.

ABC Broadcasts the Matchup in the Mid-Afternoon Slot

The matchup will be broadcast nationally on ABC, as confirmed during the network’s coverage of Georgia’s clash with Ole Miss. By placing the Bulldogs in the mid-afternoon window, the conference slotted the high-profile Texas and LSU game into the coveted 7:30 p.m. prime-time spot in Baton Rouge.

Looking back at the home schedule, the Bulldogs have grown accustomed to early starts. Georgia opened their schedule with Tennessee State in a 3 p.m. ET kickoff, followed by Western Kentucky at 12:45 p.m., Oklahoma and Auburn at 3:30 p.m., and Vanderbilt at 12 p.m.

Georgia Dominates Missouri in Historical Matchups

Georgia enters the contest carrying an 8-1 overall record and a 6-1 mark in SEC play following a dominant 42-7 victory over Ole Miss in Week 10. Missouri sits at 6-3 overall and 3-3 in the conference after dropping a 34-20 decision at home to Texas.

The historical context heavily favors the hosts. UGA Wire pointed out that Georgia has won 10 consecutive games against Missouri, dating back to the Tigers’ last win in 2013. Since Missouri joined the conference, they hold a 1-11 record against the Bulldogs.

The series itself took a brief two-year hiatus when the SEC expanded to 16 teams in 2024, interrupting the annual meetings that began when Missouri first played in Athens in 2012.

Injury Watch and Roster Stakes

The Tigers enter the upcoming game with injuries sustained during their series against Texas. UGA Wire reported that quarterback Austin Simmons and receiver Cayden Lee both sustained injuries during the contest.

Their availability remains a primary storyline to watch when the SEC releases its official injury availability report on Wednesday. Missouri’s offense has leaned heavily on running back Jaden Roberts, who has rushed for over 1,000 yards, alongside Simmons—an Ole Miss transfer steering a potent passing attack.

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