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ESPN commentators set for Georgia versus Auburn

ESPN has set the announcers for the Georgia Bulldogs versus Auburn Tigers college football game including Kirk Herbstreit & Chris Fowler

The Georgia Bulldogs will have their home-opener against the highly ranked Auburn Tigers this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia are hosting a 1-0 Auburn team, who just defeated Kentucky 29-13 last week.

The Bulldogs come into their first game in Athens as a team looking for an offensive identity. Georgia was quite impressive on the defensive side of the football in their 37-10 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in week one.

The ESPN commentators for the prime time game are set. Chris Fowler will do the play by play and former Ohio State quarterback Kirk Herbstreit will be an analyst alongside Fowler. Alison Williams will handle of the sideline reporting in a reduced capacity Stanford Stadium environment.

Prior to the contest, ESPN’s College Football GameDay will be hosted live from Athens, Georgia. The Georgia versus Auburn game is the only top ten match-up this week and is the first of the season. The game is crucial for both teams. The loser will face an uphill battle in the SEC.

The SEC has another quality match-up this week in the Alabama versus Texas A&M game.

 

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SEC Network commentators set for UGA at Arkansas

The Georgia Bulldogs will kickoff the college football season against the Arkansas Razorbacks. SEC Network TV commentators are set.

The Georgia Bulldogs will kickoff the college football season (assuming no COVID related cancellation) against the Arkansas Razorbacks this Saturday at 4:00 pm. Kirby Smart and the University of Georgia are traveling to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium to face Sam Pittman and Arkansas.

Georgia will look to open the season strong. The Bulldogs are predicted to topple Arkansas, but Georgia should expect more fight from this year’s version of the Razorbacks.

The SEC Network commentators for the game are set. Dave Neal will handle the play by play and former Georgia Bulldog quarterback D.J. Shockley will be an analyst alongside Neal. Tera Talmadge will take care of the game’s sideline reporting in what should be a unique environment.

Georgia fans will be glad to hear a former Dawg and SEC Champion on the call against the Razorbacks.

Nov 26, 2005: Atlanta, GA, USA: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback (3) D.J. Shockley talks to his team in the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby-Dodd Stadium. Photo By Christopher Gooley-USA TODAY Sports Copyright (c) 2005

Anthony Dasher reported the announcers for the UGA-Arkansas game:

Georgia kicks off against a familiar face this Saturday. Former UGA offensive line coach Sam Pittman will hope to bring the Razorbacks back to respectability after an embarrassing 2-10 campaign in 2019.

Jan 18, 2020; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Arkansas Razorbacks introduce new head football coach Sam Pittman during a timeout in the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Bud Walton Arena. Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

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Kirby Smart’s statement on George Floyd death, protests

Kirby Smart isn’t afraid to speak out on issues impacting society.

Georgia Bulldogs football coach Kirby Smart is not afraid to speak out on issues impacting society, but he typically prefers to stick to Georgia football.

Amid the peaceful protests, riots, and demonstrations following the tragic death of George Floyd, Smart felt that he couldn’t stay quiet.

Here’s the statement Smart released on the subject:

Smart’s statement is simple, yet powerful. He has a key role in the lives of numerous black men. Smart stepped outside of the comfort zone of football in order to make both his coaches and players feel at ease upon their return to Athens.

The stresses of racial prejudice, the coronavirus and economic uncertainty are weighing on America and other places throughout the world. How America and the rest of the world responds will help shape the future of society. With leaders like Kirby Smart, America can persevere, but change comes on an individual basis and in order to have a brighter future it will take a collective effort.

Smart additionally participated in a video message from the University of Georgia to student athletes.

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