The Georgia Bulldogs opened the 2026 season in spectacular fashion, dismantling the Tennessee State Tigers 63-3 in a game that marked the program’s first 60-point outing since the 2023 Orange Bowl.
Season Opener Highlights
Quarterback Gunner Stockton orchestrated the onslaught by completing a touchdown on each of his five consecutive drives, the only blemish being a single incomplete pass.
The Bulldogs’ defense was equally imposing, surrendering no points and limiting the opposition to zero total yards while forcing no turnovers and registering only a single quarterback hit.
Special teams stumbled when a personnel error combined with a holding penalty turned a potential field goal into a turnover on downs, underscoring the rare misstep in an otherwise flawless performance.
Although the second‑string players contributed four touchdowns and earned a solid B grade, their effort was marred by inconsistency, preventing a more dominant showing.
Wide receiver and return specialist Sacovie White-Helton also made his presence felt, handling kickoff and punt returns with poise that complemented the offense’s rhythm.