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Georgia football opens its season against Marshall at home on Saturday.

The Bulldogs are heavily favored against the Thundering Herd, who have a largely new roster.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart emphasized focusing on their own performance rather than the opponent.

Several other SEC teams face tougher opening matchups against Power conference opponents.

Georgia football has opened the season in three of the last four seasons in spotlight showdowns that were on the national radar.

Clemson in Charlotte in 2021.

Oregon in Atlanta in 2022.

Clemson again in Atlanta in 2024.

All were top 15 matchups.

The first game week press conference of the season on Monday, Aug. 25, may have been the first time that the No. 4 Bulldogs' game against Marshall was even a topic mention

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