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Stetson Bennett scores first TD for Georgia, giving UGA lead over Tennessee
By Andrew Olson
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Stetson Bennett scored the first touchdown of the top-ranked showdown in Athens between Georgia and Tennessee.
The Vols got on the board first, getting 3 points off of an opening-drive turnover by the Bulldogs. On UGA’s second drive, Bennett made sure the Dawgs reached the end zone.
Georgia’s 5-play, 80-yard scoring drive was capped with a 13-yard touchdown run by Bennett. The quarterback managed to hit the pylon before flying out of bounds.
Stetson Bennett shows the speed?
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With the extra point, Bennett’s run put Georgia up 7-3 in the first quarter.
Bennett started 3-of-6 passing for 62 yards, with 52 of those yards coming on a long throw to Arian Smith. The TD run was his only rush of the first 2 possessions. Kenny McIntosh has 3 carries for 35 yards.
It’s still 7-3 with 6:30 left in the opening quarter. The game is airing on CBS.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
