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Carson Beck said “of course” he battled nerves in his first start for No. 1 Georgia. Coach Kirby Smart insisted he saw no sign Beck lacked the composure that has become his trademark even while having to patiently wait behind Stetson Bennett for his opportunity to play.
Kirby Smart shrugs off any talk about making history. Despite the Georgia coach’s protestations, that storyline is impossible to ignore between the hedges.
Georgia begins its quest for an unprecedented third straight national title, though they'll have to win this one without QB Stetson Bennett. The Bulldogs still feature one of the nation's most dynamic offensive players in TE Brock Bowers, and the defense should remain one of the nation's best despite losing two more first-rounders in the draft. Football Championship Subdivision member Tennessee-Martin has not much chance in this one, but the Skyhawks will collect a nice payday before returning to opponents more their speed in the Ohio Valley Conference.