If you’re looking for the Georgia football team on your TV screen this Saturday, you’re actually a few weeks too late for the pads and helmets. After a grueling season that culminated in a hard-fought 39-34 victory over Ole Miss in the Sugar Bowl on New Year's Day, Kirby Smart's squad has officially moved into the off-season.
But don't walk away yet.
Athens is far from quiet. While the football team is busy with winter conditioning and the chaos of the transfer portal, the hardwood is where the action is. If you're asking who does Georgia Bulldogs play this weekend, the answer lies at Stegeman Coliseum and on the road in the SEC basketball gauntlet. It's been a massive weekend for both the men's and women's programs, featuring Top-25 upsets and dominant performances that have the town buzzing.
The Men's Basketball Statement: Georgia vs. Arkansas
On Saturday, January 17, the No. 21 ranked Georgia men's basketball team hosted No. 17 Arkansas in what was easily the biggest home game of the season so far. Stegeman was sold out. The energy was electric. Honestly, it felt like a football Saturday in the middle of January.
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The Bulldogs didn't just win; they dictated the pace from the jump. Behind an 11-0 run to start the game, Mike White's crew handled John Calipari’s Razorbacks with a final score of 90-76. This wasn't some fluke win. Georgia has now topped 90 points in 11 of their 18 games this season, showing a level of offensive firepower that we haven't seen from this program in decades.
A particularly cool moment happened at halftime. The school honored the 1996 Sweet 16 team, bringing back legends like G.G. Smith to a standing ovation. It’s been 30 years since that run, and this current 2026 team is starting to give fans that same "special season" vibe.
Sunday Showdown: Lady Bulldogs Topple No. 16 Ole Miss
If you missed the Saturday action, the Lady Bulldogs made sure Sunday was just as memorable. Playing at home today, Sunday, January 18, the Georgia women’s team absolutely dismantled No. 16 Ole Miss, winning 82-59.
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Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie was the story of the day. She went off. She dropped a career-high 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. It was the first time a Lady Bulldog has scored 30+ since 2021. The margin of victory—23 points—was Georgia’s highest against an SEC opponent in three years. Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson had her team playing a suffocating defense that held the Rebels to just 30 percent shooting from the floor.
Looking Ahead: The Next Few Days
Since the "weekend" is wrapping up, you’re probably wondering where they go next. The schedule doesn't get any easier as we move into the heart of conference play.
- Men’s Basketball: They hit the road to face the Missouri Tigers this coming Tuesday, January 20. Tip-off is set for 9:00 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
- Women’s Basketball: After the high of beating Ole Miss, they’ll need to reset quickly for their next conference matchup.
- Football: While there is no game this weekend, the 2026 schedule is already set. Georgia will open the 2026 football season on September 5 against Tennessee State.
What About the National Championship?
Some fans get confused this time of year because the College Football Playoff National Championship is actually happening this weekend—specifically tomorrow night, Monday, January 19.
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However, Georgia is not in it. This year’s title game features the No. 1 Indiana Hoosiers taking on the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium. It’s a bit of a weird matchup for traditionalists, but it’s the reality of the new 12-team playoff era. Georgia’s narrow loss earlier in the bracket relegated them to the Sugar Bowl, which they won, finishing their season on a high note even if it wasn't the trophy they wanted.
Actionable Steps for Bulldogs Fans
If you want to keep up with the action as the winter sports season heats up, here is what you should do:
- Grab Tickets for Tuesday: The men are on the road, but their next home game is January 27 against Tennessee. Those tickets are moving fast.
- Watch the Replay: If you missed Dani Carnegie’s 32-point performance today, find the highlights on the SEC Network+ or the GeorgiaDogs website. It was a clinic.
- Check the 2026 Football Dates: Mark your calendars for October 31, 2026. That’s the Florida game, and for the first time, it’s being played in Atlanta at Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to renovations in Jacksonville.
The weekend of January 17-18, 2026, proved that Georgia is more than just a football school. With both basketball programs knocking off Top-25 SEC rivals, Athens is the center of the college sports world right now.