The Georgia Bulldogs are off to a slow start against a weak opponent for a second consecutive week. Georgia and Ball State ended the first quarter tied at 0-0.
The Bulldogs looked sharp on their opening drive before things fell apart. Quarterback Carson Beck fumbled on a third down scramble. Fortunately, running back Kendall Milton recovered Beck’s fumble, but Georgia was forced to attempt a 28-yard field goal.
Buy Bulldogs TicketsGeorgia freshman kicker Peyton Woodring missed the ensuing field goal attempt. Georgia was forced to punt on its second drive of the first half.
At this rate, Georgia is at risk of losing the No. 1 ranking. The Bulldogs have not gotten off to strong starts in two straight games. In fact, the Ball State game is Georgia’s first scoreless first quarter since the 2022 Auburn game.
Georgia return man Mekhi Mews has looked very good and scored a punt return for a touchdown early in the second quarter.
Here’s how Georgia social media reacted to the Bulldogs’ slow start:
Georgia quaterback Aaron Murray asks for Bobo to call shot plays
Bobo I’m gonna need some shot plays
Everything just seems to be hard from last week to start of today
— Aaron Murray (@aaronmurray11) September 9, 2023
Slow offensive start
This offense is getting hard to watch smh
— UGA United (@UGAUnited) September 9, 2023
Ball State had a solid start against Kentucky last week
Ball State goes for it on 4th down in their own territory in 1Q against Georgia, and gets it. Absolutely love to see it.
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 9, 2023
Georgia quarterback Carson Beck has third down woes
Georgia's second offensive possession comes to a wobbly end.
— Anthony Dasher (@AnthonyDasher1) September 9, 2023
Comparing Beck and Bennett
It's very early but the drop off from Stetson Bennett from Carson Beck appears large
Beck fumble near the goal line ends Georgia's touchdown hopes; Dawgs miss field goal on first drive against Ball State
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) September 9, 2023
Georgia will turn it around this week
Oof. Missed field goal after Georgia recovers its own fumble.
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) September 9, 2023
Stetson Bennett was a Heisman finalist for a reason
People are starting to realize how good Stetson Bennett really was
— Alex Ansted (@AlexAnstedCFB) September 9, 2023
Mike Bobo will always have haters
0-0 after one quarter with Ball State.
Kirby lookin’ at Mike Bobo like… pic.twitter.com/s84TJbhgZn— CousinShane (@BigOrangeVolz) September 9, 2023
