Georgia defeats Western Kentucky 70-20 in blowout at Sanford Stadium
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Last updated Sep 12, 2026

Georgia recorded a 70-20 victory against Western Kentucky at Sanford Stadium on Saturday. Quarterback Gunner Stockton tied a Georgia single-game record by throwing five touchdown passes while completing 13 of 16 attempts for 234 yards. The offense accounted for multiple scoring contributions, with five different players recording touchdown catches and Nate Frazier leading the rushing effort. Defensively, the Bulldogs secured key stops including an interception by Blake Stewart and a fumble recovery by Tyriq Green, who also returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown. While Georgia maintained control throughout most of the contest, the unit allowed two late touchdowns to backup Western Kentucky quarterback Brock Glenn. The team finished the game with five penalties for 46 yards as they improved their standing following a second consecutive dominant performance.
- •Gunner Stockton tied a school record with five touchdown passes.
- •Tyriq Green returned a kickoff 91 yards for a touchdown.
- •Georgia outgained Western Kentucky 308-32 while Stockton was on the field.
- •The defense forced multiple turnovers, including an interception and a fumble recovery.
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