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Gunner Stockton Leads Georgia to 70-20 Rout of Western Kentucky

By Drooid · Sep 13, 2026, 2:29 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Georgia Bulldogs Dominate

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Western Kentucky 70-20 on Sept. 12, 2026.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw five touchdown passes, tying the school record.
The team wore an all-white uniform for the first time in program history.
Georgia led 49-0 at halftime, matching its most points in a half.
Safety Tyriq Green returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown, the first such return since 2016.

Summary

Western Kentucky Faces Indiana

Western Kentucky drew 93,033 fans, the eighth-largest crowd in program history.
Western Kentucky will travel to face No. 5 Indiana at Memorial Stadium on Sept. 19, 2026.
The Indiana matchup will be nationally televised on Peacock at 3 p.m. CT.
Backup quarterback Brock Glenn scored his first career touchdown on a 15-yard run.
Safety Jaylen Lewis led WKU with seven tackles and forced a fumble.

History

Historical Context

In 1998, the NCAA launched the Bowl Championship Series, reshaping college football’s postseason and television contracts for major programs. The inaugural BCS secured a $30 million broadcast deal with ABC, guaranteeing nationwide coverage for teams like the Georgia Bulldogs and Indiana Hoosiers. Similarly, the September 12, 2026 Georgia-Western Kentucky game, streamed on Peacock and attended by 93,033 spectators, echoes the BCS era’s focus on high-profile matchups. Consequently, expanding media contracts and marquee scheduling continue driving revenue growth and national exposure for both Power Five and Group of Five programs.

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Georgia Bulldogs Dominate

Georgia Bulldogs defeated Western Kentucky 70-20 on Sept. 12, 2026.
Quarterback Gunner Stockton threw five touchdown passes, tying the school record.
The team wore an all-white uniform for the first time in program history.
Georgia led 49-0 at halftime, matching its most points in a half.
Safety Tyriq Green returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown, the first such return since 2016.

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