The University of Georgia football team defeated Charlotte 35-3 on Saturday at Sanford Stadium. The game marked the first meeting between the two programs, with Georgia taking an early lead and maintaining control throughout.
Freshman running back Bo Walker had a standout performance, scoring the first three touchdowns of his college career. Georgia’s offense started strong with two rushing touchdowns from Nate Frazier in the first quarter. By halftime, Walker had added two more scores, putting the Bulldogs ahead 28-3.
Georgia finished the game with 449 total yards and 30 first downs, while Charlotte managed just 169 yards and seven first downs.
“Fans watch the Dawg Walk prior to the game against UNC Charlotte. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Head coach Kirby Smart fist bumps fans along the Dawg Walk before the UNC Charlotte game. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA) A fan holds a helmet as he waits to get autographs along the Dawg Walk route before the start of the UNC Charlotte game. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA) Hairy Dawg high fives fans along the Dawg Walk before the UNC Charlotte game. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA) Members of the Spike Squad pose for a photo during the game against UNC Charlotte. (Billy Schuerman) Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II tries to find space around the defense of UNC Charlotte defender Reid Williford. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Fans fill Sanford Stadium. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton dives forward for a gain against the UNC Charlotte defense. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Georgia receiver Zachariah Branch avoids UNC Charlotte defenders. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie stiff arms defenders after making a catch downfield.(Billy Schuerman/UGA) Georgia defenders KJ Bolden (4), left, and Raylen Wilson (5), right, tackle a UNC Charlotte running back. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Georgia football players run onto the field for the game against UNC Charlotte. (Billy Schuerman/UGA) Running back Bo Walker scores in the first half of the Georgia win over Charlotte. (Andrew Davis Tucker/UGA) Fans cheer on the Bulldogs.”
