Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images Senior Stetson Bennett IV is back to lead the Bulldogs in their title defense this year.
The reigning national champion Georgia Bulldogs wrap up their spring preparation for the upcoming season with the annual G-Day Red and Black Game on Saturday afternoon at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia.
The game (1 p.m. ET start time) will be televised on ESPN2. But if you don’t have cable, here are some different ways you can watch a live stream of the Georgia spring game online:
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FuboTV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN2 and 100-plus other live TV channels on FuboTV, which comes with a free seven-day trial:
Once signed up for FuboTV, you can watch the Georgia spring game live on the FuboTV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the FuboTV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Fubo credentials to log in and watch.
DirecTV Stream
DirecTV Stream has four different channel packages: “Entertainment,” “Choice,” “Ultimate” and “Premier.” ESPN2 is included in every one, but you can pick any package and any add-on you want with your free five-day trial:
Once signed up for DirecTV Stream, you can watch the Georgia spring game live on the DirecTV Stream app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Samsung TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the DirecTV Stream website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your DirecTV Stream credentials (may still be listed as AT&T on the list of cable providers) to log in and watch.
Sling TV
ESPN2 is included in Sling TV’s “Sling Orange” bundle. This option doesn’t include a free trial, but it’s the cheapest long-term streaming service with ESPN2, and you can get $10 off your first month:
Once signed up for Sling TV, you can watch the Georgia spring game live on the Sling TV app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), airTV Mini, Oculus, Portal, iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Sling TV website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Sling credentials to log in and watch.
Vidgo
You can watch a live stream of ESPN2 and 65+ other TV channels on Vidgo. It doesn’t come with a free trial, but it’s a good option if you plan on keeping a streaming service long-term:
Once signed up for Vidgo, you can watch the Georgia spring game live on the Vidgo app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV, or Firestick, Apple TV, Chromecast, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad, or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Vidgo website.
Hulu With Live TV
You can watch a live stream of ESPN2 and 65+ other TV channels via Hulu With Live TV, which now also includes both ESPN+ and Disney+ as part of the bundle:
Once signed up for Hulu With Live TV, you can watch the Georgia spring game live on the Hulu app, which is available on your Roku, Roku TV, Amazon Fire TV or Fire Stick, Apple TV, Chromecast, Xbox One or Series X/S, PlayStation 4 or 5, Nintendo Switch, Samsung TV, LG TV, any device with Android TV (such as a Sony TV or Nvidia Shield), iPhone, Android phone, iPad or Android tablet. Or you can watch on your computer via the Hulu website.
You can also watch live via ESPN.com or the ESPN app. You’ll need to sign in to a cable provider to watch this way, but if you don’t have that, you can use your Hulu credentials to log in and watch.
Georgia Spring Game 2022 Preview
The Georgia Bulldogs take the field at Sanford Stadium on Saturday for the G-Day Red and Black Game, as they continue to prepare for the defense of their national title this upcoming season.
Georgia reached college football’s promised land in January, snapping a 41-year championship drought by beating the Alabama Crimson Tide, 33-18, in the CFP National Championship Game.
The Bulldogs went 14-1 overall, including an 8-0 mark in the SEC during the regular season. They lost to Alabama in the SEC title game but bounced back to blow out Michigan, 34-11, in the CFP National Semifinals before going on to get revenge on the Crimson Tide in the title game.
The strength of Georgia’s championship squad was its defense, which was one of the best the game had seen. The Bulldogs were No. 1 in the nation in scoring defense, holding their opponents to only 10.2 points per game for the entire season.
The challenge going into the fall will be replacing multiple key pieces from last year’s fierce defensive lineup who have left to go pro, including unanimous All-American Jordan Davis, Devonte Wyatt, and Travon Walker.
One of the key returning starters on the defensive side of the ball will be junior defensive lineman Jalen Carter, who is back after an All-SEC Second-Team season last year where he recorded 37 tackles, 3 sacks, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 2 blocked kicks.
The offense will again be led by starting quarterback Stetson Bennett IV, who had a collegiate career-defining performance in the fourth quarter of the national championship game when he threw for two touchdowns to propel the Bulldogs to a comeback win over Alabama. The former walk-on took over the reins at QB from JT Daniels in the middle of last season and went on to throw for 2,862 yards, 29 TDs, and 7 INTs in 2021.
With Daniels transferring to West Virginia, the Bulldogs’ QB depth chart will now include high-profile recruits Carson Beck and Brock Vandagriff, who were on the roster last season, and four-star recruit Gunner Stockton, who was added this year. Stockton threw for 13,652 yards and 177 TDs and ran for 4,372 yards and 77 TDs during his high school career. Saturday should provide an opportunity to see Beck, Vandagriff, and Stockton in game action.
One of Bennett’s top weapons will be back this season – tight end Brock Bowers. The sophomore was a force to be reckoned with during his freshman campaign, where he racked up 56 catches, 882 receiving yards, and 13 TDs.
Georgia head coach Kirby Smart knows he has his work cut out for him this season as the champs look to re-tool and get back to the game’s biggest stage, but he likes what he sees so far from the work they’ve put in this spring.
“We have a long way to go in some position groups to get where we need to get,” said Smart. “What I’ve been very pleased with thus far is I don’t feel like we’ve had poor practice. We’ve had really good energy. A lot of really good teaching and learning, which, especially in the positions that we’re young at, that’s what you need. You need to teach, learn, get them reps. It’s so valuable to get young players reps in the spring.”
2021 Recap
- 14-1, 8-0 SEC
- First national championship since 1980
- Beat Alabama in the CFB National Championship Game, 33-18
- Defeated Michigan in the CFB National Semifinal at the Orange Bowl, 34-11
- No. 1 scoring defense in the country; Allowed only 10.2 points per game
- QB Stetson Bennett IV (2,862 passing yards, 29 TDs, 7 INTs)
- RB Zamir White (856 rushing yards, 11 TDs, 160 carries)
- RB James Cook (728 rushing yards, 7 TDs, 113 carries)
- TE Brock Bowers (56 catches, 882 receiving yards, 13 TDs)
- WR Ladd McConkey (31 catches, 447 receiving yards, 5 TDs)
2022 Schedule
- Sept. 3, vs Oregon (neutral site – Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia)
- Sept. 10, vs Samford (home opener)
- Sept. 17, at South Carolina
- Sept. 24, vs Kent State
- Oct. 1, at Missouri
- Oct. 8, vs Auburn
- Oct. 15, vs Vanderbilt
- Oct. 29, vs Florida (neutral site – Jacksonville, Florida)
- Nov. 5, vs Tennessee
- Nov. 12, at Mississippi State
- Nov. 19, at Kentucky
- Nov. 26, vs Georgia Tech