Georgia Sets Sights on Takeaways After Opener, Aims to Sharpen Defense

Georgia’s season opener vs Tennessee State was dominant, but coach Kirby Smart said the defense must create more turnovers—there was a dropped interception and a late fumble—despite holding the Tigers to 109 yards and recording 3 sacks. The defense also limited first downs early, but Smart cautioned that the pass rush can’t be judged against a quick-throwing opponent. Georgia now faces Western Kentucky, a program Smart respects, and while the Bulldogs remain favorites, he stressed improvement must be earned on the field, echoing the motto that you don’t have to be sick to get better.