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University of Georgia football season start

Overview

The University of Georgia football program entered the new season ranked No. 3 in the AP preseason poll. Head coach Kirby Smart, entering his 11th season, aimed to extend a school record of five consecutive seasons with at least 11 wins.

Georgia opened the season with a 63-3 victory over Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium. Despite kickoff temperatures exceeding 100 degrees and a severe weather advisory, the Bulldogs maintained control, scoring touchdowns on their first five possessions. The team finished the game with 660 yards of total offense compared to 109 for the Tigers.

Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Nate Frazier recorded three rushing touchdowns on four carries, including a 48-yard run on his first touch of the season. Following the early lead, Georgia rotated through four different quarterbacks, including Ryan Puglisi, Ryan Montgomery, and Hezekiah Millender.

Tennessee State was limited to 109 total yards of offense, with their only points coming from a 37-yard field goal by Preston Hurless late in the first half.

Entities

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

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

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

Timeline

7 days ago

[SPORTS] 8 sources
Georgia Bulldogs defeat Tennessee State 63-3 in season opener
No. 3 Georgia defeated Tennessee State 63-3 in their season opener, led by Gunner Stockton's three passing touchdowns and Nate Frazier's three rushing scores despite extreme heat.
24 days ago

[SPORTS] 2 sources
University of Georgia football enters season ranked No. 3
Ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll, the Georgia Bulldogs enter the season with returning quarterback Gunner Stockton and high expectations under coach Kirby Smart.

Sources

2news.com · ekusports.com · mymotherlode.com · newsday.com · nowhabersham.com · revistaitnow.com · si.com · sicemdawgs.com

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