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No. 2 Georgia prepares for nonconference matchup against Western Kentucky

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:44 PM

Last updated Sep 11, 2026

No. 2 Georgia prepares for nonconference matchup against Western Kentucky
Summary

No. 2 Georgia hosts Western Kentucky on Saturday in its final nonconference game before opening Southeastern Conference play. Georgia enters the matchup following a 63-3 season-opening victory over Tennessee State, a game where quarterback Gunner Stockton threw for three touchdowns and Nate Frazier added three rushing scores. Coach Kirby Smart emphasized a focus on continued improvement despite the dominant win. Western Kentucky travels to Athens coming off a 49-14 loss at Nevada to start its season. The Hilltoppers, coached by Tyson Helton, face top-five opponents in consecutive weeks, with a game against No. 5 Indiana scheduled for next week. Additionally, Georgia plans to debut new all-white alternate uniforms for this contest.

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  • •Georgia plays Western Kentucky at home on Saturday.
  • •Gunner Stockton recorded three passing touchdowns in the season opener.
  • •Western Kentucky lost its first game of the season 49-14 at Nevada.
  • •Georgia will wear new all-white uniforms for the game.
  • •The Bulldogs begin Southeastern Conference play at Arkansas on September 19.
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  • 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Smart is looking for No. 2 Georgia to ‘continue to get better’ against Western Kentucky
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Coach Kirby Smart realized an explanation might be needed when he said his goal for No. 2 Georgia in Saturday’s game against Western Kentucky was to “continue to get better.”

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