Georgia defeats Tennessee State 56-3 in season opener at Sanford Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 10:08 PM
Last updated Sep 5, 2026
The No. 3 Georgia Bulldogs opened the 2026 season with a 56-3 victory against Tennessee State at Sanford Stadium. Georgia scored touchdowns on its first four offensive possessions to establish a 28-0 lead in the opening quarter. Quarterback Gunner Stockton completed touchdown passes to Elyiss Williams, Talyn Taylor, and Lawson Reddell during the first half of play. Nate Frazier added a rushing touchdown in the third quarter as the Bulldogs built a 35-3 halftime advantage. The Georgia defense held Tennessee State to three total points throughout the game. The win marks the first victory of the season for Kirby Smart and his team as they begin their schedule with championship expectations.
- •Georgia defeated Tennessee State 56-3 at Sanford Stadium.
- •The Bulldogs established a 28-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.
- •Gunner Stockton threw three touchdown passes in the first half.
- •Nate Frazier scored a rushing touchdown during the third quarter.
- •Georgia held Tennessee State to three points in the season-opening game.
- 10:08 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia Dominates Tennessee State in Massive Season Opening Win
"The Georgia Bulldogs opened the 2026 season exactly how many expected them to — with a dominant performance from start to finish. No. 3 Georgia cruised past Tennessee State 56-3 Saturday at Sanford Stadium, overwhelming the Tigers on both sides of the football and giving Kirby Smart’s team an emphatic opening-day victory. Georgia Comes Out…
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