The Georgia Bulldogs controlled the game in their 48-3 home win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Georgia shutout Tennessee Tech until the Golden Eagles converted a field goal on the final play of the game.
Georgia running back Trevor Etienne, a Florida transfer, made his UGA debut after being suspended for the Clemson game. Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart is high on Georgia’s running back group.
“I think we’ve got a really good stable of backs,” said Smart. “I’m fired up about our backs.”
True freshman running back Nate Frazier emerged in UGA’s 34-3 Week 1 win over Clemson. Frazier had a more modest performance against Tennessee Tech. He finished the contest with six rushes for 28 yards. With Etienne’s return, the Bulldogs have an even more explosive backfield.
Georgia running back Branson Robinson found the end zone in Georgia’s big win. It was Robinson’s first touchdown since the national championship game against TCU. Robinson missed the 2023 season with a patella tendon injury.
“It’s awesome. It’s great,” said Smart. “Branson works really hard. Branson’s a good back. He’s still coming back to his old self. I thought he had a good cut today and made some guys miss. He’s a great back, man. He’s just got to get back to full strength.”
Overall, Georgia averaged 6.9 yards per carry and rushed for 166 yards against the Golden Eagles. Georgia dominated an inferior opponent and took care of business ahead of the Dawgs’ SEC opener against the Kentucky Wildcats in Week 3.
Georgia spread the ball around well in the Bulldogs’ blowout win. Seven different Georgia players recorded a rush. However, Georgia was heavily favored and expected to dominate against Tennesssee Tech. “We were considerably better than that opponent and we should execute at a high level,” said Smart. The Bulldogs took care of business to move to 2-0.