The SEC just dropped the Week 4 kickoff times, and holy smokes, they pulled a fast one on one of the biggest matchups of the early season. The highly anticipated Georgia Bulldogs vs. Oklahoma Sooners game, set for Saturday, Sept. 26, is kicking off at a shocking 3:30 p.m. ET. Yeah, you read that right: an afternoon slot for a game that screams primetime, a decision that has college football fans already talking.
Primetime? What Primetime?
This is the kind of game that absolutely should own Saturday night television, no question. Two powerhouse programs clashing at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, and the SEC opts for an afternoon slot? Instead, that coveted 7:30 p.m. ET slot on ABC got handed to the Texas A&M Aggies for their road trip to play the LSU Tigers. Seriously? It feels like the media machine is working overtime, pushing LSU and head coach Lane Kiffin into pretty much every primetime game this season. You’ve gotta wonder if there’s a bit of favoritism. What’s even wilder is that the Ole Miss versus Florida game could *also* be airing at that exact same 3:30 p.m. ET slot on either ABC or ESPN. So, Georgia-Oklahoma isn’t even getting an exclusive afternoon window. That just rubs salt in the wound for anyone expecting a true marquee event.
Early Season Forms Tell a Story
Let’s talk about the teams themselves, because their early-season form makes this kickoff decision even more baffling. The Georgia Bulldogs are absolutely on fire right now, sitting pretty at 2-0. They’ve racked up “dominant wins” over “inferior opponents,” which is exactly what you want to see. They’re clearly a force. Oklahoma, though? They’re coming into this game at 1-1, and their only road test so far ended in a 17-10 loss to the Michigan Wolverines. That’s a huge difference in momentum and perceived strength. Before this showdown, both teams have important Week 3 matchups. Georgia has a tough road ahead, opening their SEC slate at Arkansas, always a grinder. Oklahoma, on the flip side, gets a home game against New Mexico, a chance to build some confidence. These early results and upcoming games make the scheduling for Sept. 26 feel even more out of whack.
Mark Your Calendars, Afternoon Style
So, get ready to adjust your Saturday plans for Sept. 26. The action kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET, live from Sanford Stadium. We’ll find out which channel, ABC or ESPN, is carrying the game after Week 3 wraps up on Sept. 19. Even if the SEC decided this wasn’t worthy of primetime, you know this Georgia-Oklahoma clash is still going to bring the heat. It’s a massive game, regardless of when it’s played, and it’s absolutely one to circle on your calendar. Don’t miss it, even if you’re eating an early dinner!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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