Eight starters return on defense, led by seniors Raylen Wilson, Jordan Hall and Gabe Harris Jr. and junior linebackers KJ Bolden and Ellis Robinson IV. The Bulldogs even have an all-conference kicker in Peyton Woodring.

There won't be as many nationally ranked matchups this week but each region has its fair share intriguing showdowns.

NFL regular season officially kicks off with its first week of games starting on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The first game of the season is New England Patriots vs. Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle,