ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia's lackluster offense in a win over Austin Peay failed to generate momentum for quarterback Gunner Stockton as he now prepares for his first true road game in the No. 6 Bulldogs' visit to No. 15 Tennessee on Saturday.
Stockton appeared tentative on some throws as Georgia led by only 11 points at halftime in its 28-6 win over the FCS team. The Bulldogs (2-0) fell two spots in the AP Top 25 following the sluggish effort in their final warmup for their Southeastern Conference opener against the Volunteers.
“We've got to find ways to be explosive,” Smart said. “You've got to be able to throw the ball down the field and take shots and that's probably the toughest thing I'm most disappointed in.”
Smart said Stockton has displayed the necessary ability to make exp