The No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) face an FCS opponent, the Austin Peay Governors (1-0), on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Sanford Stadium.

The Bulldogs are expected to come out on top by at least two TDs (currently -48.5) against the Governors. The over/under for this matchup is 55.5 points.

Keep reading for our preview for this this game between the Bulldogs and the Governors, and uncover all of our expert predictions here, too!

Georgia vs. Austin Peay betting lines

• Spread favorite: Bulldogs (-48.5)
• Moneyline: Bulldogs (), Governors ()
• Total: 55.5 points

Georgia vs. Austin Peay betting info and stats

Georgia, in one game with a spread this season, has gone 0-1-0 against the spread. In one game as the moneyline favorite, Georgia won. Austin Peay, in one game with a set spread this season, has gone 1-0-0 against the spread. Austin Peay has played a game as an underdog on the moneyline once this season, and won that game.

Georgia vs. Austin Peay key players

Georgia Bulldogs

• Carson Beck had a passing stat line last year of 3,485 yards with a 64.7% completion rate (290-for-448), 28 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, and an average of 268.1 yards per game.
• Last season, Nate Frazier ran for 671 yards on 133 carries (47.9 yards per game) and scored eight times.
• Trevor Etienne churned out 607 yards on 122 carries (55.2 yards per game), with nine rushing touchdowns last year. He was also successful in the air, catching 32 passes for 194 yards (19.4 per game).
• Arian Ryshaun Smith collected 48 receptions for 817 yards and four touchdowns last season. He was targeted 75 times, and averaged 58.4 yards per game.
• Dominic Lovett amassed 607 yards on 59 grabs with six touchdowns. He was targeted 92 times, and averaged 43.4 receiving yards per game.
• Dillon Bell hauled in 43 passes on 77 targets for 466 yards and four touchdowns, compiling 35.8 receiving yards per game.
• Jalon Walker’s hard work last season put together a stat line of 6.5 sacks, 10.0 TFL and 49 tackles.
• Last season C.J. Allen averaged 67 tackles, 3.0 TFL, and one interception.
• Daylen Everette collected three interceptions while adding 52 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and three passes defended last year.

Austin Peay Governors

• Austin Smith completed 62.8% of his passes and threw for 2,324 yards and 15 touchdowns last season. Austin Smith also helped with his legs, tallying four touchdowns on 19.7 yards per game.
• La’Vell Wright tallied 643 rushing yards and five touchdowns on the ground during last year’s campaign.
• Last season Corey Richardson rushed for 291 yards. He also scored one total touchdown.
• Jaden Barnes averaged 88.8 receiving yards and racked up nine receiving touchdowns over the course of the 2024 season.
• Romon Copeland averaged 49.4 receiving yards on 5.6 targets per game in 2024, scoring three touchdowns.
• Malik Bowen-Sims caught 20 passes on his way to 203 receiving yards a season ago.
• Last year Bo Spearman put pressure on opposing quarterbacks with 4.0 sacks, and added 1.0 TFL and 13 tackles.
• A year ago Jesse Johnson III collected five tackles as well as four interceptions.