The Vanderbilt Commodores (3-1) visit the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs (4-0) on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:45 PM ET, and the game airs on SEC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at UGA -24.5 with a total of 51.5; moneylines are Vanderbilt +1400 · Georgia -3200. Below is our Vanderbilt 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.
Vanderbilt vs Georgia Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Vanderbilt at No. 2 Georgia |
| Records | Vanderbilt 3-1 · Georgia 4-0 |
| Spread | UGA -24.5 |
| Moneyline | Vanderbilt +1400 · Georgia -3200 |
| Total | 51.5 |
| Venue | Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 3, 2026 · 12:45 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | SEC Network |
| Head Coaches | Vanderbilt: HC Clark Lea, OC Tim Beck · Georgia: HC Kirby Smart, OC Mike Bobo |
Vanderbilt Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Vanderbilt Commodores are 3-1 overall, 0-1 in SEC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 28-9 vs Austin Peay; Sep 12 — W 35-26 vs Delaware; Sep 19 — W 35-31 vs NC State; Sep 26 — L 21-15 at Auburn. Most recently, Vanderbilt lost to Auburn 21-15 on the road. Through 4 games, Vanderbilt is averaging 28.2 points scored and 21.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Clark Lea (head coach since 2021). Offensive coordinator: Tim Beck. Defensive coordinator: Steve Gregory.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Jared Curtis (QB) — 63/98, 746 yards, 4 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Sedrick Alexander (RB) — 37 carries, 165 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Junior Sherrill (WR) — 21 receptions, 367 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Nick Rinaldi (LB) — 3.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: CJ Heard (S) — 31 total tackles
Strengths: An offense averaging 28.2 points per game. Questions: The response to a 21-15 loss at Auburn.
Georgia Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Georgia Bulldogs are 4-0 overall, 2-0 in SEC play, and they are ranked No. 2 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. Most recently, Georgia beat Oklahoma 41-13 at home. Through 4 games, Georgia is averaging 54.8 points scored and 13.2 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) — 52/70, 754 yards, 10 TD, 1 INT
- Rushing leader: Nate Frazier (RB) — 24 carries, 202 yards, 5 TD
- Receiving leader: Craig Dandridge (WR) — 8 receptions, 171 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Raylen Wilson (LB) — 3 sacks
- Tackles leader: Raylen Wilson (LB) — 19 total tackles
Strengths: An unbeaten 4-0 start; an offense scoring 54.8 points per game; a defense allowing only 13.2 points per game. Questions: Holding serve at Sanford Stadium against Vanderbilt.
How to Watch Vanderbilt vs Georgia
- Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Kickoff: 12:45 PM ET
- Venue: Sanford Stadium, Athens, GA
- TV / Streaming: SEC Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN on September 28, 2026. 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.