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.