LIVE UPDATES: No. 1 Georgia 48, Tennessee Tech 3 - FINAL

ATHENS, Ga. — It’s Saturday in Athens, the first of its kind for the 2024 season. Georgia takes on Tennessee Tech at Sanford Stadium, kicking off at 2:00 p.m. ET on SEC Network+.

Georgia is coming off of a big win in its opener. UGA took down Clemson 34-3 thanks to 28 points scored after halftime. Carson Beck and company found a rhythm as they rolled. Nate Frazier provided a spark, and London Humphreys sealed the deal with a 40-yard score early in the fourth. Any hopes of a Clemson comeback were slammed shut, especially considered the performance of the Dawgs’ defense all day long.

It’s on to the next one though. Whatever happened last week won’t help Kirby Smart’s squad this week, and he knows that.

“Excited to get moved on to pursue getting better,” Smart said to open this week. “… I can’t pick one thing on improvement. There are so many things that we’ve got to do better. There’s just a lot there that we want to improve on, and some of what you’re doing is dictated by who you play. People just think it’s a stat game. It’s not a stat game. It’s who you’re lining up across from and how good that football player is because that does dictate things, the matchups.”

Information on how to watch today’s game can be found below. It’s not a usual one as the game won’t be available on cable television. Instead, you’ll have to use your usual TV provider or ESPN+ to log in and watch the Bulldogs in action against the Golden Eagles.

How to Watch, Listen and Stream

Kickoff Time: 2:00 p.m. ET

TV: N/A (Stream Only)

Streaming: SEC Network+/ESPN+ (Announcers: Jay Alter, Rocky Boiman, Ashley Stroehlein) For more info, click here

National Radio: None / Local Radio (listed below): Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network (Scott Howard, Eric Zeier and D.J. Shockley) / Satellite Radio: SiriusXM (111 or 192)

For answers to common questions about SEC Network+/ESPN+, be sure to check out our complete how to watch guide.

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As always, there’s one more way to keep up with the goings on in this game. In the space below, DawgsHQ will be providing live updates, scores, highlights and news from before and during the game. Just use the refresh button on your browser to see those updates as they roll in.

Fourth Quarter

*** Tennessee Tech’s 32-yard attempt is good, and that’ll end this one. Georgia wins this one handily. Bulldogs are back in action next Saturday as they make their way up to Kentucky to open SEC play against the Wildcats. Kickoff time from Lexington is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on ABC. (UGA 48-3 FINAL)
*** Georgia’s young defense does its best to keep Tennessee Tech out of the end zone. Golden Eagles coach calls a timeout though to attempt a field goal with 2 seconds left.

*** Tennessee Tech has it at UGA 27 after a pick up of 26, plus 15 more from a facemask. Two minute timeout.
*** Woodring makes his second of the day. (UGA 48-0 3:07 4Q)

*** Kicking unit coming on after an injury timeout for Tennessee Tech. Georgia drove it to the 13 yard line but the Bulldogs stall out. Peyton Woodring will attempt from 30 yards out.
*** Georgia’s defense forces a three-and-out and gives the Bulldog offense possession right at midfield.

*** Brett Thorson comes on for the first time today. Georgia punt gives it to Tennessee Tech at their 10 yard line after the fair catch.
*** Teams have agreed to reduce the fourth quarter to 10:00 instead of 15:00.

Third Quarter

*** Frazier’s fellow freshman Chauncey Bowens picks up a first down to end the third quarter of play. 1st and 10 when play resumes.
*** Nate Frazier goes down funny and is meeting with trainers on the sideline. They’re looking at his right shoulder

*** A young Georgia defense featuring several freshmen forces a punt. Tennessee Tech moved the chains twice but punts it away on a 4th and 10 from the UGA 38.
*** Timeout Tennessee Tech to avoid a delay of game penalty. First of the half for the Golden Eagles.

*** Branson Robinson runs over a couple of defenders for Georgia’s first rushing touchdown of the day. Punches it in from 13 yards out. (UGA 45-0 6:46 3Q)
*** Oscar Delp is out for the game with an ankle injury. He was walking under his own power out of the locker room.

*** Stockton moves the chains on 4th and 1 with a QB sneak. He’s also completed a pair of passes for first downs to freshmen receivers Sacovie White and Nitro Tuggle.
*** Tennessee Tech goes three-and-out. Gunner Stockton will take over for Georgia at quarterback.

*** Beck’s fifth touchdown of the day ties a school record for most by a Georgia QB in a game. Last to do so, Stetson Bennett in the home-opener of the 2021 season. Bulldogs were also coming off of a neutral site victory over Clemson and would go on to win a national championship.
*** Couple of penalties push Georgia back but it’s no worry for Georgia’s offense. Carson Beck connects with Lawson Luckie for a score from 37 yards out. (UGA 38-0 12:21 3Q)
*** First play of the Tennessee Tech drive results in a fumble. Dan Jackson recovers and Georgia will take over at the 27 of the Golden Eagles.

*** Noteworthy from the touchdown pass, Oscar Delp could be seen walking out of the locker room as Smith scored. He was still in his pads but wearing tennis shoes without a helmet.

*** Carson Beck connects with Arian Smith for a 50-yard score. PAT from Woodring is good. (UGA 31-0 12:54 3Q)
*** Georgia will be moving right to left to begin the third quarter, receiving the opening kickoff of the second half

Second Quarter

*** Georgia gets nothing out of the extra possession. Bulldogs go to the locker room with a 24-0 lead.

*** Kirby Smart uses his timeouts, and after a three-and-out, Georgia will get the ball back with under a minute to go in the first half. Punt upcoming with 53 seconds showing on the clock.

*** Beck finds Dominic Lovett in the end zone from 10 yards out for the touchdown. PAT by Peyton Woodring is good. (UGA 24-0 1:11 2Q)
*** Cash Jones and Carson Beck move the chains on back-to-back plays. Two minute timeout after Arian Smith picks up 4 to the Tennessee Tech 8.
*** Trevor Etienne picks up 45 yards on the first play of the drive. Georgia has it at the Tennessee Tech 35.
*** Tennessee Tech stopped on 3rd and 12. Punt team comes on for the Golden Eagles with just under 5:00 to go in the second quarter.

*** Timeout Tennessee Tech, final of the first half, with 4:58 showing on the clock. Odd stat of the game so far: Golden Eagles have run the ball on 22 consecutive plays. Some of those have been drop backs and sacks or scrambles, but the only pass came on the first play of the game – a loss of 4 yards.
*** Tennessee Tech picks up 10 on the ground on 3rd and 9. Golden Eagles then move the chains again, getting past midfield for a fresh set of downs with another gain of 10.

*** Georgia lines up to go for it but does so only to try and draw Tennessee Tech offsides. Bulldogs take the delay of game and Peyton Woodring hits from 27 yards out. (UGA 17-0 11:45 2Q)
*** Georgia gets it down to the Tennessee Tech 4 but the Bulldogs stall from there. Field goal team coming on after an injury timeout for a Golden Eagle down.
*** Nate Frazier picks up five for a first down on first play from scrimmage of the second quarter.

First Quarter

*** Two first downs already for Georgia and the Bulldogs are past midfield after an offsides penalty on Tennessee Tech. First quarter comes to a close with UGA up 14-0.

*** Georgia gets off the field after a mistake by Jordyn Potts. On 3rd and 6 Potts dropped the ball and was forced to fall on it for a loss of 12 yards. UGA takes over at its 20 after the punt.
*** Golden Eagles move the chains with a gain of 4 yards by Jay Parker. One more play and they’re past midfield.

*** Timeout Tennessee Tech, facing a 4th and 1 and trying to pick up its first first down of the day.
*** Kickoff goes out of bounds and gives Tennessee Tech it’s best field position, starting at the 35 yard line.

*** So far today Carson Beck is 8-for-8 for 90 yards and two touchdowns, good for a QB rating of 277. He’s found seven different Georgia receivers in the process.
*** Four straight plays, starting with the Delp conversion, go for first downs. Beck found Dominic Lovett (12), Arian Smith (14) and Branson Robinson (14). Drive comes to an end after Colbie Young comes open across the middle and gets into the end zone from 6 yards out. (UGA 14-0 6:37 1Q)

*** First catch of the season for Oscar Delp moves the chains on 3rd and 11. Gain of 13 puts UGA past midfield.
*** Pair of touches for Etienne early on this possession. The first, which picked up 5 yards, was brought back after a holding penalty on Tate Ratledge. Second came on a check down by Carson Beck, gaining 4.

*** Another three-and-out and a return of seven by Evans sets Georgia up at the 42.
*** KJ Bolden comes in firing on a blitz. Sack for the freshman, setting up a 3rd and 14.

*** Fast start for the Bulldogs. Carson Beck finds Dillon Bell on the opening play from scrimmage for a 22-yard touchdown. By the way, Trevor Etienne was in there to get the start. Peyton Woodring PAT is good. (UGA 7-0 12:27 1Q)
*** Will be a three-and-out, leading to a Tennessee Tech punt. Anthony Evans boldly takes on the return with defenders in his face and takes it 46 yards. Georgia has 1st and 10 at the TT22.
*** Timeout Tennessee Tech (13:31 1Q) as the Golden Eagles face a 3rd and 11 on their opening drive.

*** Aguero records a tackle for loss on his first play of the season. First career start for him.
*** Joenel Aguero does indeed make the start at STAR. Dan Jackson and Malaki Starks at safety with Julian Humphrey and Daylen Everette the two corners.
*** Kickoff goes for a touchback. Golden Eagles start at their 25.

Pregame

*** Georgia has won the toss and deferred. Tennessee Tech will receive, moving left to right on your screen as this one gets underway.
*** Captains for Georgia: Cash Jones, Chaz Chambliss, Nazir Stackhouse, Xavier Truss

*** Joenel Aguero announced as a starter on the video board. Etienne also announced, indicating his Georgia debut could be made today.
*** Warren Brinson is dressed out for today’s game as he deals with an ankle contusion. Williams is not, wearing a boot on his left foot. Joined by fellow defensive linemen Jordan Hall and Xzavier McLeod in street clothes.

*** Pair of Georgia players on scooters: Roderick Robinson and Kristopher Jones. Neither of those are new injuries. In other news, Mykel Williams, who normally comes out early to field a couple of kicks, has not done so this week. He was expected out this week anyway after the updates Kirby Smart shared mid-week.
*** Monitoring action pregame, Trevor Etienne appears to be wearing some of athletic tape on his arms he was not last week. Doesn’t mean anything, but could be a sign he’ll be in action today.