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Georgia Explodes Past Tennessee State 63-3 in Opener

9/6/2026

Summary

Georgia Crushes Opener

Georgia Bulldogs beat Tennessee State 63-3 in the 2026 season opener.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns.
Running back Nate Frazier rushed four times for 72 yards and three touchdowns.
Georgia totaled 660 yards while limiting Tennessee State to 109 yards and committing eight penalties.
Freshman kicker Preston Hurless made a 37-yard field goal, preventing a shutout.

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Fire Officials Cool

University and Athens-Clarke County fire officials installed cooling stations and misting fans at Myers Quad.
Fans used neck fans, cold towels and ice-container misting fans while awaiting kickoff.
Fire officials addressed minor heat issues before kickoff, reporting no hospitalizations.
Red Zone shop displayed new Georgia gear with vintage retro and minimalist “country club” logos.
Out-of-state fan Luke Gamble traveled from North Dakota and purchased toddler apparel, portable fans and water.

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Carter Seals

Boo Carter blocked Aidan Birr’s 45-yard field-goal attempt as time expired, sealing Colorado’s win.
Deion Sanders praised his team’s resilience after the fourth-quarter comeback against Georgia Tech.
Defensive coordinator Chris Marve was praised for his intelligence and player connections on the field.
A sell-out crowd of 51,913 watched the game at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Colorado’s 183 rushing yards versus Georgia Tech’s 51 set up a Weber State matchup on Sept. 12.

History

Historical Context

In 1992 the SEC became the first Division I conference to hold a post-season championship, staging the inaugural game on Dec 5 at Legion Field. Expansion that year added Arkansas and South Carolina, giving the league twelve members and enabling an East-West matchup; Alabama defeated Florida 28-21, launching a model later adopted by the Big 12 and others.

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Georgia Crushes Opener

Georgia Bulldogs beat Tennessee State 63-3 in the 2026 season opener.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns.
Running back Nate Frazier rushed four times for 72 yards and three touchdowns.
Georgia totaled 660 yards while limiting Tennessee State to 109 yards and committing eight penalties.
Freshman kicker Preston Hurless made a 37-yard field goal, preventing a shutout.

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