The No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs just dropped a ridiculous 63 points on Tennessee State in their season opener, winning 63-3, but head coach Kirby Smart isn’t hitting the brakes. Nope. He’s already telling everyone his goal for Saturday’s game against Western Kentucky is to “continue to get better.” Seriously, better? After a demolition like that?
The Dogs Just Rolled, But Smart’s Not Done
You’d think there wouldn’t be much room for improvement after a 63-3 blowout, right? But Smart, in typical fashion, explained his thinking. “We have a saying around here, you don’t have to be sick to get better,” he said on Tuesday, adding that it’s been the team’s motto all week. That’s a pretty scary thought for the rest of college football, if a team that just put up 63 points believes they’re just getting started. Georgia’s 1-0 record and that dominant opening win pushed them up a spot in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, and it’s easy to see why. Quarterback Gunner Stockton was an absolute machine, slinging three touchdowns in less than one half of play, while running back Nate Frazier matched him with three scores of his own. These guys were on fire from the jump, scoring touchdowns on their first five possessions to jump out to a 35-0 lead before Stockton even left the game. Talk about stepping on the gas and not letting up!
Western Kentucky Up Next, With a Tough Road Ahead
Next up, the Hilltoppers from Western Kentucky (0-1) roll into town on Saturday. They’re coming off a 49-14 loss at Nevada, which isn’t exactly inspiring. However, we can’t sleep on them entirely. This is a team that finished 9-4 in 2025, even snatching a win over Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl. Coach Tyson Helton, now in his eighth season, boasts a 57-37 record, so he knows how to build a program. Smart even gave them props, saying they “have a tremendous evaluation process” and do “a great job of developing players,” noting their smart use of the transfer portal. Western Kentucky is truly running the gauntlet here, facing top 5 teams in back-to-back weeks with No. 5 Indiana on deck after Georgia. Helton’s focused on getting his squad ready for their Conference USA schedule, hoping these high-level opponents will help them “get better as a football team and elevate our game.” It’s a tough ask against a team that’s already elite and *still* striving for more.
Fresh Threads and Fresh Fire for Georgia
And if all that wasn’t enough to get the hype train rolling, Georgia’s going to debut some slick new all-white alternate uniforms for Saturday’s game. We’re talking white helmets with bold red and black stripes, white jerseys featuring black numbers and red trim, all capped off with white pants. That’s a dramatic change from their traditional red helmets and silver “britches” home look, and it’s going to be a statement. Tight end Elyiss Williams is hyped, too. “I can’t wait,” he said. “It’s going to be crazy for sure. I can’t wait to see the atmosphere when we bring them out.” This Saturday’s game is their last nonconference tune-up before diving headfirst into SEC play at Arkansas on September 19. If they’re playing like this *before* hitting their stride, the rest of the league needs to brace itself. This team is laser-focused, aiming for perfection, and they’re going to look good doing it.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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