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Stockton's 4 TDs Power No. 5 Georgia Past Marshall in 45-7 Opener

The junior's dual-threat display reinforced his hold on Georgia's starting job.

Aug 30, 2025; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart (center) reacts during the game against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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Georgia coach Kirby Smart leaves the field after a NCAA college football game against Marshall in Athens, Ga., on Saturday, August. 30, 2025. Georgia won 45-7. Joshua L. Jones / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Gunner Stockton went 14-of-24 for 190 yards with two touchdown passes and ran for 73 yards with two scores.
  • USC transfer Zachariah Branch caught three passes for 95 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown.
  • Georgia outgained Marshall 488-207 with a 26-7 edge in first downs after holding the visitors to one first down and 40 yards before halftime.
  • Freshman K. J. Bolden blocked a punt in the first half to set up a Stockton rushing touchdown.
  • Backup quarterback Ryan Puglisi added a 23-yard touchdown pass to tight end Elyiss Williams in the fourth quarter.