ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Coach Kirby Smart realized an explanation might be needed when he said his goal for No. 2 Georgia in Saturday's game against Western Kentucky was to “continue to get better.” After all,

Kirby Smart's Georgia Bulldogs opened the season with a blowout win. Here's what went right and wrong against Tennessee State Between the Hedges in Sanford Stadium.

Eight starters return on defense, led by seniors Raylen Wilson, Jordan Hall and Gabe Harris Jr. and junior linebackers KJ Bolden and Ellis Robinson IV. The Bulldogs even have an all-conference kicker in Peyton Woodring.

Georgia’s deep tight end group made an immediate impact against Tennessee State as Elyiss Williams and Jaden Reddell highlighted the room’s talent.

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