Stetson Bennett IV off to a blazing start against UAB
Stetson Bennett IV got the start for the Georgia Bulldogs against UAB on Saturday afternoon in place of an injured JT Daniels.
He wasted no time living up to his name, tossing IV (4) touchdown passes in the game’s early going.
First, he found Jermaine Burton for 73 yards:
https://twitter.com/GeorgiaFootball/status/1436778473209483264
Then, he hit Kenny McIntosh for a second touchdown:
.@StetsonIV to @1_blueprint with the flick of the wrist!
Tune in to ESPN2: https://t.co/NRLoiiaLNx pic.twitter.com/ctgkmqlafB
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) September 11, 2021
His third touchdown was a big one, as he found freshman Brock Bowers on an 89-yard strike:
Stetson Bennett to Brock Bowers, 89 YARDS TO THE HOUSE! #Georgia pic.twitter.com/Y04zUouei0
— ✯✯✯✯✯ (@FTBVids_YT) September 11, 2021
And, early in the fourth quarter, he threw touchdown No. 4. This time, he threw to Arian Smith for 61 yards:
Stetson Bennett 61 yard TD to Arian Smith!!
Georgia's TDs today:
-73 yds
-12 yds
-89 yds
-61 yds pic.twitter.com/L6t0zI54Qv— ✯✯✯✯✯ (@FTBVids_YT) September 11, 2021
Bennett is currently 5-for-5 for 245 yards and 4 touchdowns. Not a bad day at the office, and it’s only the second quarter!