Georgia football fans filled much of Sanford Stadium on a sunny April day in Athens, Georgia, for Georgia’s 2023 spring game. The Red Team defeated the Black Team, 31-26.
April 15 was a day of celebration in Athens. The 2022 team received championship rings. Additionally, Brock Bowers received the Mackey Award. Last, but certainly not least, a new Uga was collared.
Georgia’s starting offense made up the Red Team. The Black Team, which had a slow start, was composed of the first-team defense. Georgia’s offensive units won the first half, but the defense bounced back and outperformed the offense in the second half.
The Red Team’s Carson Beck looked the sharpest of any quarterback. Beck connected with Brock Bowers on a nice play and looked poised in the pocket. The starting offensive line did an excellent job of pass blocking for Beck. Beck may have the edge on the starting quarterback role, but there’s still a long ways to go before the regular season starts in September.
Defensive back Tykee Smith, wide receiver Arian Smith, defensive lineman Jordan Hall and cornerback Daylen Everette had nice afternoons for the Dawgs.
Let’s take a look at highlights from the 2023 G-Day spring game:
Carson Beck finds Brock Bowers
Carson Beck connected with Brock Bowers on a wheel route in the first quarter. Arian Smith used his speed to get to the edge and score a touchdown a few plays later.
1️⃣9️⃣ 🆚 1️⃣9️⃣
Carson Beck with a nifty touch pass to Brock Bowers. Darris Smith was in coverage. pic.twitter.com/GPpiG6q9u5
— Dayne Young (@dayneyoung) April 15, 2023
Beck hits Ladd McConkey for big gain
.@carsonbeck01 finds @laddmcconkey02 🎯
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— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 15, 2023
Black Team pushes Jackson Meeks into end zone
Championship effort from the Georgia here:
TEAM EFFORT 😤
📺: Watch live on ESPN2#GoDawgs | #GDay pic.twitter.com/kS5pJOZOax
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 15, 2023
Just enough from 5⃣1⃣ yards out!
📺: Watch live on ESPN2#GoDawgs | #GDay pic.twitter.com/dVVSESSbut
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 15, 2023
2022 team gets championship rings
To the victor belong the spoils.#GoDawgs | #back2back pic.twitter.com/5tcnjczI4T
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 15, 2023
Tykee Smith makes acrobatic interception
.@TykSmith with the pick 🔱
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— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 15, 2023
Raylen Wilson's opportunistic pick six
Wilson’s pick six essentially wrapped things up for the Red Team.
TIP Drill @WilsonRaylen #GoDawgs | #GDay pic.twitter.com/XvyVpGBdTU
— Georgia Football (@GeorgiaFootball) April 15, 2023
Arian Smith's touchdowns
Arian smith already with 2 TDs in UGA’s spring game. Eatin today #football #collegefootball #UGA pic.twitter.com/qjcNyP2rI9
— Michael_Votino (@MichaelVotino) April 15, 2023
