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The Georgia Bulldogs blew out the Ball State Cardinals, 45-3, at home. The defending back-to-back national champions move to 2-0.
Against the Cardinals, the Bulldogs had another slow start. The two teams combined for a scoreless first quarter, but Georgia scored 31 points in the second quarter to build a huge lead. Georgia used three interceptions and a Mekhi Mews punt return for a touchdown to overwhelm Ball State in the second quarter.
Buy Bulldogs TicketsGeorgia quarterback Carson Beck finished 23 of 32 for 283 passing yards, two touchdowns and one interception. Beck and the Georgia offense had an unsettled start with a punt and a missed field goal, but the Dawgs looked better as the game went on.
How did Georgia social media react to the Bulldogs’ win over Ball State?
Another win for the Dawgs
DAWWGS ON TOP‼️#GoDawgs | Walton Gas pic.twitter.com/qp5hRLB8u6
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) September 9, 2023
Walk-ons continue to show out for UGA
Walk-ons under 6 feet tall are the lifeblood of Georgia’s football dynasty
— Wes Blankenship (@Wes_nship) September 9, 2023
Mekhi Mews and Cash Jones both scored touchdowns for Georgia.
Georgia moves to 2-0
#GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/pOT2Beca1h
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) September 9, 2023
Georgia fan is hyped
DAWGS WIN!!! 45 – 3 Over Ball St.#GoDawgs
— UGA United (@UGAUnited) September 9, 2023
Georgia continues spreading the wealth
There’s just not a team in the country that distributes the football more or better than UGA. And it’s been that way for 2+ years now. https://t.co/69sdhj8DoB
— Chris Marler (@VernFunquist) September 9, 2023
A look ahead: Georgia plays South Carolina
31-point 2nd quarter propels No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs to blowout victory over Ball State. UGA (2-0) opens SEC play versus South Carolina in SEC Game of the Week next Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
— Chip Towers AJC (@ctowersajc) September 9, 2023
Stats from UGA's win
Another week, another win.
We'll see you back Between the Hedges next Saturday vs. South Carolina. Kickoff is set for 3:30pm.#GoDawgs | @PiedmontHealth pic.twitter.com/1NstKR5Vdw
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) September 9, 2023
Expectations in Athens are high
We could win a third natty and people would be like “UGA may have 3-peat’d but that first quarter vs Ball State. Idk”
— Coach Trill Belichick (@CoachTrillBill) September 9, 2023
SEC Network reaction
Them DAWGS!@GeorgiaFootball x #SECFB pic.twitter.com/S5NbIUFYYL
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) September 9, 2023
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Georgia has some impressive streaks going
The Dawgs are streaking!#GoDawgs | @PlanetFitness Atlanta pic.twitter.com/BDJF5BSkEH
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) September 9, 2023