The Georgia Bulldogs overcame the early loss of starting quarterback D’Wan Bowers to defeat the Vanderbilt Commodores 37-20 in a thrilling SEC matchup.
The Bulldogs started the game strong, with Bowers leading the team to a 10-3 lead in the first quarter. However, the Bulldogs’ momentum was derailed when Bowers was forced to leave the game with an injury. Despite the loss of their star quarterback, the Bulldogs rallied behind backup QB Jaxon Thomas and continued to dominate the game.
Thomas stepped up in a big way, completing 17 of his 23 passes for a total of 226 yards and two touchdowns. He also added another touchdown on the ground, making him the team’s leading rusher with 45 yards. His performance was enough to earn him SEC Player of the Week honors.
The Bulldogs’ defense also played a key role in the victory, holding the Commodores to just 20 points. The defense was led by linebacker Jaden Smith, who had 11 tackles and two sacks. The Bulldogs also forced three turnovers, including an interception by safety Tyrique Stevenson that sealed the victory for Georgia.
The Bulldogs’ win over Vanderbilt was a testament to their resilience and determination. Despite losing their starting quarterback, they were able to rally behind Thomas and secure a hard-fought victory. With this win, the Bulldogs improved to 5-2 on the season and are now in prime position to make a run at the SEC Championship.
