It’s the home opener for Georgia in 2021, as the Bulldogs host the UAB Blazers Saturday afternoon, with kickoff set for 3:30 p..m. Between the Hedges of Sanford Stadium. Georgia comes in 1-0 with a thrilling 10-3 victory over Clemson. UAB opened its season last Wednesday, September 1, defeating Jacksonville State 31-0 in Montgomery, which gave the Blazers a head start for Saturday’s game.
The excitement and enthusiasm from the Georgia people is sky high. Christopher Smith’s 74-yard interception return for a touchdown will go down in Georgia lore, as it was the difference-making play behind a dominating defensive performance.