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Georgia’s running backs continued to impress in Week 2

UGA football running backs impressed Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart in Georgia’s dominant win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles

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.

Best photos from No. 1 Georgia’s win vs. Tennessee Tech

Here’s a gallery of photos from Georgia’s dominating win over Tennessee Tech.

The Georgia Bulldogs bolstered their lead as the No. 1 team in the NCAA with a dominating win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 48-3.

Georgia’s offense was on fire all game, with at least double digit points in all but the fourth quarter and 498 total yards of offense. Carson Beck threw 242 yards and five touchdowns by halftime. The running game, led by Trevor Etienne in his debut, picked up 166 yards on 24 carries.

The defense of UGA was otherworldly, only allowing Jordyn Potts a measly 18 yards passing (-5 yards passing if you factor in sack yardage). The Golden Eagles gained 116 rushing yards, but in total, they only mustered up 134 yards total. Once again, though, penalties were a bit of an issue. Georgia picked up 85 yards on nine penalties, including a face mask penalty that helped Tennessee Tech score their only points of the day on the final drive.

Georgia’s looking like the complete package of a championship contender early on, now with a +76 point differential on the year. Here are some of the best photos from Georgia’s dominating win.

 

Social media reacts to Georgia’s easy 48-3 win over Tennessee Tech

Georgia football fans are excited after the Bulldogs’ 48-3 home win over Tennessee Tech. 2-0!

The Georgia Bulldogs picked up an easy 48-3 win over the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday to extend their home winning streak to 26 games.

Georgia dominated Tennessee Tech. The Bulldogs gained 27 first downs to Tennessee Tech’s nine. Georgia outgained Tennessee Tech, 498-134. The Golden Eagles managed 18 passing yards against a stout Georgia defense. The Bulldogs were en route to a shutout, but Tennessee Tech kicked a field goal as time expired.

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck completed 18 of 25 passes for 242 yards and five touchdowns (to five receivers) in an efficient performance. Running back Trevor Etienne made his debut for the Dawgs and finished with 92 yards on seven total touches.

Georgia’s next game is scheduled to be at the Kentucky Wildcats in Week 3.

Here’s how Georgia football social media reacted after the Bulldogs’ dominant 48-3 win:

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Arian Smith makes history, scores long touchdown

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Lots of debuts

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Dominant run

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On to Kentucky in Week 3!

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Tennessee Tech vs. No. 1 Georgia football key players

Top players to watch in the Georgia versus Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles game.

In advance of Saturday’s matchup between the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (1-0) and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (0-1), UGA Wire looks at the best players Tennessee Tech has.

Jordyn Potts, QB

Potts committed to Tennessee Tech in 2022. The former three-star recruit was able to start a few games in his freshman year, and he racked up 1,132 passing yards, eight touchdowns, and six interceptions, leading the Golden Eagles to a 3-5 record. Most of those touchdowns came from a five-touchdown game in a 41-44 loss vs. UT-Martin. This year, he started off with a bang, throwing 256 yards and three touchdowns vs. Middle Tennessee, including a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, but the Blue Raiders were able to score the game winner in just 50 seconds of game time.

Ashton Maples, WR

Potts favorite target in the redzone was Ashton Maples. The fifth-year senior didn’t see much action this past season, only tallying two receptions for 17 yards. However, he had his best game against Middle Tennessee. Potts threw to him only three times and he racked up 57 yards and two touchdowns. D.J. Limpkins, who led the team in receptions (seven) and racked up 61 yards is also a player to watch.

Hudson Tucker, DL

Tucker has been a stalwart on the Golden Eagles for three seasons now. He joined the team in 2021, where he racked up just two tackles, but ever since 2022, he’s made his presence felt on the defensive line, getting 56 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, and nine sacks in three seasons.

Georgia Bulldogs fans will get to see these players in action on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. ET. For any fans more curious about the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles, we have you covered.

Kirby Smart provides injury updates ahead of Tennessee Tech

UGA football head coach Kirby Smart gives a few injury updates on several Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia is beat up at defensive line

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart provided several injury updates on banged up Bulldogs heading into Georgia’s Week 2 clash against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles.

Georgia’s projected starting star defender, Joenel Aguero, missed the Clemson game due to an injury in a surprise.

“Yeah, it’s a soft tissue injury. Joenel (Aguero) practiced and did everything today. I wouldn’t say he was 100%, but he practiced and did everything,” said Kirby Smart.

With Aguero out against Clemson, the Bulldogs played safety Malaki Starks at star. Georgia also gave more snaps to safeties Dan Jackson and KJ Bolden.

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson came into the Clemson game as questionable due to an Achilles injury, but left the game early due to an ankle issue.

“Warren (Brinson) did some things, was out there, moved around pretty good. I would say that Joenel’s ahead of Warren, but Warren’s got a shot,” said Smart.

Georgia’s defensive line depth is an issue right now. Brinson is banged up along with defensive lineman/outside linebacker Mykel Williams. Additionally, key defensive linemen Jordan Hall and Xzavier McLeod missed the Clemson game.

“(Williams) out there, you know, watching our guys, doing rehab, being in all the walk-throughs and things, but he’s not participating in them,” said Smart. Williams suffered an ankle injury against Clemson.

Georgia does not need to rush Williams or anyone back for the Tennessee Tech game, but the Bulldogs have their first SEC road game in Week 3 at Kentucky ahead of the Dawgs’ bye week.

“They were running today, flying around, sideline running, not practicing, but running, straight line, cutting,” said Smart of Hall and McLeod. “I’m fired up. I mean, Sunday or Monday, I looked out my office and Jordan (Hall) was out there smoking it across the field, and excited. He was up at 5:30 in the morning, game day, rehabbing on his own, beat Ron (Courson) in there, riding a bike in Atlanta. I mean, he is a different dude when it comes to rehab. He has attacked it and dove all in.”

Hall is recovering from a pair of stress fractures. Smart notes that he is ahead of McLeod, who transferred to Georgia from South Carolina this offseason.

“I think he’s probably a little ahead of McLeod because (he’s) dealing with different muscle tissue-type injury,” added Smart. “He also hasn’t really ever had a significant injury. But they’re both pushing.”

McLeod is recovering from an abdominal strain. Georgia plays in its home opener against Tennessee Tech on Saturday, Sept. 7 at 2 p.m. ET.

UGA football debuting a new capacity against Tennessee Tech

Georgia’s Sanford Stadium has a new official capacity, which will debut for the Georgia-Tennessee Tech game

The Georgia Bulldogs will be debuting a new official capacity in the Bulldogs’ home opener against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles. Georgia’s Sanford Stadium underwent significant renovations during the 2024 offseason. The biggest changes from the renovations are in the press boxes.

The 400 level of the updated press box is named the Claude Felton Press Level to honor Claude Felton, who served as a member of the University of Georgia Athletic Association for 45 years. Additionally, 500 level of the press box honors former legendary Georgia tennis coach Dan Magill and is named as the Dan Magill Press Level.

Sanford Stadium, which used to hold 92,746 fans, now has an official capacity of 93,033 according to Georgia’s media guide. The 287 capacity increase does not sound like a big deal to most, but numerous Georgia fans have shirts that say they enjoy spending their Saturdays with 92,746 of their closest friends. These shirts are now officially out of date.

Georgia ends the era of having a 92,746 capacity stadium on a 25-game home winning streak. The Bulldogs’ 25-game home winning streak is the longest active streak in the country.

Georgia’s slight capacity increase does not change where Sanford Stadium ranks among the largest stadiums in the SEC. Sanford Stadium remains the sixth-largest stadium in the SEC and the ninth-largest in the nation.

The Tennessee Tech game will not set an attendance record for Sanford Stadium. The Dawgs’ hosted 93,246 fans during the 2019 Notre Dame game, which is Georgia’s current attendance record. However, Georgia’s attendance record will be easier to break in the future (perhaps for Georgia’s 2025 home games against Texas and/or Alabama).

Georgia football vs. Tennessee Tech stat breakdown

UGA Wire gives a statistical breakdown for Georgia’s home opener against Tennessee Tech.

After Georgia’s impressive win vs. the Clemson Tigers, several people, including Joel Klatt, consider the Bulldogs as the top dogs of the FBS. They won’t be playing an FBS opponent this week, instead going up against the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles out of the Big South/Ohio Valley Conference at the FCS level.

Both Georgia and Tennessee Tech have played one game. The Bulldogs defeated Clemson 34-3 while Tennessee Tech fell to Middle Tennessee 32-25. Let’s see how they compare statistically.

All-Purpose Yards

Georgia: 447 yards (496.5 YPG last year, 6th in FBS)

Tennessee Tech: 341 yards

Rushing Yards

Georgia: 169 yards

Tennessee Tech: 67 yards

Passing Yards:

Georgia: 278 yards

Tennessee Tech: 274 yards

Scoring Offense:

Georgia: 34 points/11 drives (3.09 points per drive)

Tennessee Tech: 23 points/11 drives (2.09 points per drive)

Sacks Allowed:

Georgia: 1 sack, 4 yards

Tennessee Tech: 2 sacks, 19 yards

Penalties: 

Georgia: 7 penalties, 70 yards

Tennessee Tech: 7 penalties, 81 yards

Tennessee Tech is coming off a tough road loss to Middle Tennessee where they gave up a game-winning touchdown with 16 seconds left. Now, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitutional (subscription needed), they’ll be getting paid $475,000 to play against the top team in the nation.

UGA has a 40-game winning streak in the regular season, and they will be looking to keep it going and potentially going for the record. Georgia will look to extend its home winning streak to 26 games.

5 things to know about Tennessee Tech

Five things that Georgia Bulldogs fans should learn about the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles ahead of Saturday

The Georgia Bulldogs host the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles in their home opener. Georgia is 1-0 following a dominant 34-3 win over Clemson. Tennessee Tech is 0-1 after falling on the road in Week 1.

Tennessee Tech is a Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) school. The Golden Eagles are 0-2 against Georgia in school history. The two programs last met in 2009 when the Bulldogs won 38-0. Georgia also shut out Tennessee Tech in a 67-0 win back in 1943.

What are five things that Georgia fans should know about Tennessee Tech ahead of the Bulldogs’ Sept. 7 game against the Golden Eagles?

1. What Kirby Smart said about Georgia’s preparation for Tennessee Tech

“We open with Tennessee Tech practice today, and we’ll start attacking these guys. They played a really hard-fought game with Middle Tennessee the other night. They had a great comeback and got a lot of respect for the way they played in that game, for sure. Our guys will start getting prepared on them today,” said Kirby Smart on Monday.

2. Tennessee Tech is coming off a close loss in Week 1

Tennessee Tech lost to Middle Tennessee 32-25 in their season opener. Quarterback Jordyn Potts went 27 of 38 for 256 yards and three touchdowns as the Golden Eagles fell on the road.

3. How did Tennessee Tech do last season?

The Golden Eagles are coming off a 4-7 season. Tennessee Tech’s notable 2023 results include a 56-10 loss to New Mexico, a 17-7 win over Kennesaw State and a 44-41 loss to UT Martin.

4. Where is Tennessee Tech?

Tennessee Tech is located in Cookeville, Tennessee (population 36,000). Tennessee Tech’s campus is about 75 minutes east of Nashville

5. How many students go to Tennessee Tech?

Over 10,000 students attend Tennessee Tech.