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Georgia Blasts Tennessee State 63-3 in Kirby Smart Opener

9/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Tennessee State 63-3 in their season-opening game.
The 60-point margin was the largest season-opener under coach Kirby Smart, who is now 11-0 in such games.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns before exiting.
Running back Nate Frazier rushed four times for 72 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown run.

History

Historical Context

In September 2005 the Texas Longhorns opened at home with a 60-3 rout of Louisiana-Lafayette, a game played while stadium announcers urged aid for Hurricane Katrina victims. Coach Mack Brown dressed the team in Nike-provided 1963 championship throwbacks, and true-freshman Jamaal Charles set a debut record with 135 rushing yards. The blowout foreshadowed Texas’ 13-0 national-championship season.

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Story summary

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Tennessee State 63-3 in their season-opening game.
The 60-point margin was the largest season-opener under coach Kirby Smart, who is now 11-0 in such games.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed 15 of 16 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns before exiting.
Running back Nate Frazier rushed four times for 72 yards, including a 48-yard touchdown run.

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