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Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) scrambles out of the pocket past a Tennessee defensive back. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Stockton grows up against Tennessee

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 18, 2025
Gunner Stockton silenced many of his doubters and proved why he deserves to be the starting quarterback at Georgia with a clutch performance in his first true road test Sept. 13 against Tennessee.
Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Josh McCray celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the third quarter against Tennessee. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Rocky Flop: Dawgs win thriller over Vols

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 18, 2025
KNOXVILLE - The top 15 matchup between Georgia and Tennessee turned into an instant classic Sept. 13, as the No. 6 Bulldogs defeated the No. 15 Volunteers 44-41 in overtime.It was a game that fans of each team won’t soon forget.
Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Austin Peay on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (33) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown against Austin Peay on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Dawgs overcome offensive woes to defeat Austin Peay

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Georgia defeated FCS foe Austin Peay 28-6 on Sept. 6 in a game that included a two-hour lightning delay.The Bulldogs overcame a sloppy performance on offense to beat the Governors.
Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scored two touchdowns against Austin Peay last Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Georgia to face high-powered Vols offense

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 11, 2025
No. 6 Georgia will face its first test of the season next Saturday in its SEC and road opener against No. 15 Tennessee.The Bulldogs (2-0) are coming off wins against weaker competition in Marshall and Austin Peay.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) accounted for four touchdowns in the team’s 45-7 win over Marshall on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) accounted for four touchdowns in the team’s 45-7 win over Marshall on Saturday. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Stockton leads Georgia past Marshall in opener

Lance McCurley
Thursday, September 4, 2025
 Georgia easily defeated Marshall in its season opener on Saturday, largely due to the performance of quarterback Gunner Stockton.In his first start at Sanford Stadium for the No. 4 Bulldogs, Stockton scored four touchdowns in the lopsided 45-7 victory.
Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero prepares to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

Georgia veteran defensive back Joenel Aguero prepares to catch a pass while participating in position drills during a practice on Thursday, July 31. LANCE McCURLEY/Staff

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Smart preaches clear message at fall camp

Lance McCurley
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart is known for his ability to prepare and motivate his teams each season.
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Loran Smith/File Photo

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Smith: Kirby’s kickoff

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Thursday, August 7, 2025
I have been monitoring the start of each season of Georgia football for almost seven decades. There was never a time when there was not a rush of adrenaline accompanying that first day of practice.Yesteryear, the players reported on Labor Day weekend.
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton took the podium on Tuesday, July 15, to meet with reporters at the 2025 SEC Media Days event to discuss the upcoming season. Courtesy of UGA Athletics

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton took the podium on Tuesday, July 15, to meet with reporters at the 2025 SEC Media Days event to discuss the upcoming season. Courtesy of UGA Athletics

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Gunner Stockton takes on leadership role for Dawgs

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 17, 2025
Last week, when Georgia announced that quarterback Gunner Stockton would be one of three players representing the Bulldogs at SEC Media Days, it was a bit of a shock since he hasn’t been named the starter.
Senior cornerback Daylen Everette will be among three players accompanying UGA head coach Kirby Smart at SEC Media Days this year. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

Senior cornerback Daylen Everette will be among three players accompanying UGA head coach Kirby Smart at SEC Media Days this year. (Photo courtesy of UGA Athletics)

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Georgia announces SEC Media Days players

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 10, 2025
The SEC will host its annual football media days next week in Atlanta, from July 14 to 17, at the College Football Hall of Fame and the Omni Atlanta Hotel at Centennial Park.The Bulldogs are set to attend on Tuesday, July 15, alongside players and coaches from Auburn, Tennessee, and Texas.
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McCurley: The Dawgs are hot on the trail

Lance McCurley
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Besides working for the Lake Oconee News and The Eatonton Messenger, I’ve been a recruiting reporter for UGASports.com, and I’m heading into my third year. Recruiting is the lifeblood of college football, and I’ve fallen in love with it over the last few years. Like this one, it’s a rewarding job.
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