Georgia Bulldogs defeat Tennessee State 63-3 in season opener

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The No. 3 ranked Georgia Bulldogs opened their 2026 college football season with a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium. Despite sweltering conditions with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees, Georgia dominated from the start, scoring touchdowns on their first five possessions.

Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Nate Frazier provided an explosive start, scoring three touchdowns on just four carries, including a 48-yard run on his first touch of the season. Georgia utilized four different quarterbacks during the game, including Ryan Puglisi, Ryan Montgomery, and Hezekiah Millender, as the team rotated players following the early lead.

Tennessee State's lone scoring came via a 37-yard field goal by Preston Hurless late in the first half. The Bulldogs finished the game with 660 yards of total offense compared to 109 for the Tigers.

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Georgia Bulldogs · Gunner Stockton · Kirby Smart · Nate Frazier · Sanford Stadium · Tennessee State

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[● 3 SOURCES] The kickoff temperature at Sanford Stadium was approximately 100 degrees. sicemdawgs.com · www.2news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Georgia recorded 660 yards of total offense compared to 109 for Tennessee State. sicemdawgs.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Georgia scored touchdowns on each of its first five possessions. www.2news.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns. sicemdawgs.com · www.2news.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Georgia defeated Tennessee State 63-3 in their season opener. sicemdawgs.com · www.2news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tennessee State scored a 37-yard field goal by Preston Hurless. www.2news.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Nate Frazier rushed for 72 yards and three touchdowns on four carries. sicemdawgs.com · www.2news.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] A severe weather advisory was issued due to lightning detected within 15 miles of the stadium. www.2news.com