Stetson Bennett for Heisman? Georgia QB turns in brilliant half against Tennessee
Stetson Bennett IV has risen to the occasion as No. 3 Georgia hosts No. 1 Tennessee at Sanford Stadium.
So much is on the line for both teams between the hedges, and through a half of play, the Bulldogs have the advantage over the Volunteers. That’s due in part to the efforts of the Georgia quarterback, who is 15 of 21 for 226 yards and 2 touchdowns, including a 37-yard toss to Ladd McConkey and a pretty throw to the back of the end zone to Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint. He also has a touchdown carry from 13 yards out as he got to the pylon to cash in on the score.
Hendon Hooker was considered by some to be a Heisman Trophy favorite coming into the contest. However, Bennett is giving him a run for his money with an enormous spotlight shining on Athens on Saturday afternoon. Can he help the Dawgs put more distance between themselves and the Vols in the second half to grab a massive home win and improve to 9-0?
Social media was buzzing over Bennett’s performance through the opening 30 minutes:
If you had “2x National Champion QB Stetson Bennett” as a prediction back in 2019 you would have been incarcerated.
— WHOA Black Magey BAMBALAM (33-31) (@juanitocinco) November 5, 2022
Been a great game for Stetson Bennett
— Josh Frey (@Freyed_Chicken) November 5, 2022
Why isn’t Stetson Bennett IV considered one of the best QBs in the nation? All he does is make huge plays on huge games.
— Daddy Needs New Shoes (@daddysnewshoess) November 5, 2022
Stetson Bennett showing patience in the pocket and his normal grit. RBs doing WORK. Good routes. But more than anything, that UGA offensive line and UGA Defense have been NEXT LEVEL in the first half against Tennessee. Excellent performance. Keep it going. #GoDawgs #Georgia #UGA
— Jack Dent (@JackDentsTweets) November 5, 2022
Stetson Bennett has made absolutely perfect passes this game. GO DAWGS!
— SAV (@georgiaboysv) November 5, 2022
Stetson Bennett should be higher on NFL scout lists. Dude can ball
— Kederius (@Kederius1) November 5, 2022
As someone who has been both supporting and hating on Stetson Bennett for basically two years straight, it’s time for him to get Heisman consideration.
— Primetime Carolina Podcast (@primetimecar) November 5, 2022
so like, uga really took that ranking personally and stetson bennett for heisman…
— John-Gabriel Lashley (@LashleyGabriel) November 5, 2022
Stetson Bennett was NOT happy about taking 3 points there.
A year ago I would’ve said he should shut it, and let Kirby make the call. But now, I think he’s earned the right to plead his case in those situations. ?#UGA #Vols
— Jonathan Shuskey – “Buckets” (@j_shuskey1) November 5, 2022
