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Bulldogs Triumph at FirstBank Stadium Over Commodores in Week 7 Football Game

In a Week 7 encounter at FirstBank Stadium, the Georgia Bulldogs maintained their undefeated streak with a decisive victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Bulldogs' record now stands at an impressive 7-0, while the Commodores fall to 2-6 after this game. The final score reflected the Bulldogs' dominance on the field: 37-20.


Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) stiff arms Vanderbilt Commodores linebacker Langston Patterson (10) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

The Georgia Bulldogs showcased a balanced offensive attack against Vanderbilt. With an average gain of seven yards per play, they accumulated a total of 552 yards over the course of the game. Their rushing offense was particularly effective, amassing 291 yards with an average of seven yards per attempt and contributing three touchdowns to their tally. One rush stood out as it broke free for a remarkable distance of sixty-two yards.


Georgia's passing game was also efficient; completing twenty-nine passes out of thirty-nine attempts for two hundred sixty-one yards and one touchdown pass that connected for four yards into the end zone. Their quarterback posted a passer rating of one hundred thirty-four and managed to distribute thirteen first downs through air strikes.


Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) and defensive back Malaki Starks (24) during the first half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams played their part as well, with Georgia's kicker successfully converting all three field goal attempts, including one from forty-four yards out – his longest for this game – contributing nine points to their scoreline.


Defensively, Georgia held strong throughout most parts of the game. They recorded one sack and four tackles for loss while limiting Vanderbilt's scoring opportunities significantly in each quarter except for the last where Vanderbilt managed thirteen points against them.


Oct 14, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA;  Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) drags Vanderbilt Commodores defensive back Jaylen Mahoney (23) during the second half at FirstBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Roberts-USA TODAY Sports

The crowd at FirstBank Stadium witnessed several key plays that kept them on edge throughout Saturday afternoon's contest which kicked off at noon local time under clear skies with twenty-eight thousand five hundred fans in attendance.


As fans look ahead, they can anticipate more action-packed football when Georgia takes on its next opponent in another highly anticipated showdown broadcasted live across various networks.

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