The Auburn Tigers (3-2) visit the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (6-0) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ESPN. DraftKings lists the spread at UGA -19.5 with a total of 49.5; moneylines are Auburn +750 · Georgia -1200. Below is our Auburn vs Georgia preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Auburn vs Georgia Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Auburn at No. 1 Georgia |
| Records | Auburn 3-2 · Georgia 6-0 |
| Spread | UGA -19.5 |
| Moneyline | Auburn +750 · Georgia -1200 |
| Total | 49.5 |
| Venue | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ESPN |
| Head Coaches | Auburn: HC Alex Golesh, OC Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon · Georgia: HC Kirby Smart, OC Mike Bobo |
Auburn Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Auburn Tigers are 3-2 overall, 1-2 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 17-16 vs Baylor (neutral site); Sep 12 — W 43-8 vs Southern Miss; Sep 19 — L 44-39 vs Florida; Sep 26 — W 21-15 vs Vanderbilt; Oct 3 — L 24-14 at Tennessee. Most recently, Auburn lost to Tennessee 24-14 on the road. Through 5 games, Auburn is averaging 26.8 points scored and 21.4 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Alex Golesh (first season in charge). Offensive coordinators: Kodi Burns / Joel Gordon. Defensive coordinator: D.J. Durkin.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Byrum Brown (QB) — 104/159, 1,055 yards, 7 TD, 7 INT
- Rushing leader: Byrum Brown (QB) — 81 carries, 344 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Keshaun Singleton (WR) — 29 receptions, 322 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Xavier Atkins (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Elijah Melendez (LB) — 43 total tackles
Strengths: The production of Byrum Brown (104/159, 1,055 yards, 7 TD, 7 INT). Questions: Ball security at quarterback (7 interceptions for Byrum Brown); the response to a 24-14 loss at Tennessee.
Georgia Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Georgia Bulldogs are 6-0 overall, 4-0 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 1 in this week’s AP Top 25. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 63-3 vs Tennessee State; Sep 12 — W 70-20 vs Western Kentucky; Sep 19 — W 45-17 at Arkansas; Sep 26 — W 41-13 vs Oklahoma; Oct 3 — W 38-14 vs Vanderbilt; Oct 10 — W 20-17 at Alabama. Most recently, Georgia beat Alabama 20-17 on the road. Through 6 games, Georgia is averaging 46.2 points scored and 14.0 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Kirby Smart (head coach since 2016). Offensive coordinator: Mike Bobo. Defensive coordinators: Travaris Robinson / Glenn Schumann.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Gunner Stockton (QB) — 95/124, 1,298 yards, 14 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Dwight Phillips Jr. (RB) — 37 carries, 280 yards, 1 TD
- Receiving leader: Craig Dandridge (WR) — 13 receptions, 222 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Raylen Wilson (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Raylen Wilson (LB) — 36 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 6-0 start; an offense scoring 46.2 points per game; a defense allowing only 14.0 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Sanford Stadium against Auburn.
How to Watch Auburn vs Georgia
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
- TV / Streaming: ESPN
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.