Stockton throws 3 TDs as No. 2 Georgia rolls past Vanderbilt 38-14 and improves to 5-0

Athens, Ga. (AP) — Gunner Stockton engineered a stellar performance for No. 2 Georgia, throwing for 295 yards and three touchdowns as the Bulldogs dominated Vanderbilt 38-14 on Saturday. The win propelled Georgia to its fifth consecutive victory, giving them a perfect 5-0 record. Georgia's opening drive of the game resulted in a fourth touchdown for the Bulldogs, with Stockton connecting with Landon Roldan for a two-yard scoring play.

Vanderbilt's backup quarterback, Blaze Berlowitz, attempted to mount a comeback, answering with a 60-yard touchdown pass to Junior Sherrill in the second quarter. This marked the first first-quarter touchdown allowed to a Georgia opponent all season. The Bulldogs, who had outscored opponents 63-0 in the first quarter through their first four games, capitalized on their good field positioning after a Vanderbilt field goal blocked midway through the second quarter.

The Commodores (3-2, 0-2) managed to reduce the gap to 21-14 before halftime following a two-yard rushing touchdown by Sedrick Alexander. Georgia extended its lead in the third quarter with an impressive 11-play, 75-yard touchdown drive, taking 6:39 off the clock. Vanderbilt turned the ball over on downs late in the third, and the Bulldogs maintained control, limiting Vanderbilt to zero points for the remainder of the game.

Georgia defensive standout Ellis Robinson IV contributed an interception early in the fourth quarter, sealing the game for the Bulldogs. In their upcoming matchups, No. 2 Georgia will face No. 10 Alabama on Saturday night, while Vanderbilt will host No. 9 Ole Miss on Saturday afternoon.