Former Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett had a memorable career with numerous critical plays while helping Georgia win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022.
“That (touchdown) run was probably my favorite play,” said Bennett. “They (Tennessee fans) upset me. Because they called my phone probably like 1,000 times that night. I had to turn it off. I listen to white noise before every game and freaking couldn’t listen to it.”
“I told Brett (Seither) if I score,” added Bennett. “I gotta score. I can’t throw it. I gotta run a touchdown in. I’m gonna do the whatever (phone call celebration).”
Tennessee was ranked No. 1 entering the Georgia game in 2022. The Volunteers gave Bennett and Georgia plenty of motivation. Georgia used Tennessee’s ranking as fuel in the Bulldogs’ 27-13 home win over the Volunteers.
Bennett’s play came at a crucial point in the game. Georgia was off to a slow start and trailed 3-0 after an early fumble. The Bulldogs drove down the field, but faced third-and-10 from the 13-yard line. Tennessee sent a blitz that got through the Georgia offensive line. Bennett escaped and the rest is history.
Here’s how Bennett’s memorable 13-yard rushing touchdown and celebration looked against Tennessee:
Stetson Bennett says he received "600 to 700" phone calls/texts (presumably from Tennessee fans) last night after his number leaked.
After his touchdown run, he threw up the 🤙 pic.twitter.com/3IJf8FIfKE
— CBS Sports (@CBSSports) November 6, 2022
Georgia’s 2022 home win over Tennessee is the loudest we’ve ever heard Sanford Stadium. Bennett recalled his favorite play and more on the “Unreserved with TJ Callaway” podcast.