🏈 FOR THE GUSTO GAME OF THE WEEK RECAP

🎙️ Georgia Bulldogs vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish

Final: Georgia 45 – Notre Dame 21

The Game of the Week lived up to the hype for one half, but Georgia’s fourth-quarter explosion proved too much for Notre Dame to handle. The Bulldogs outscored the Irish 24–7 in the final frame, securing a commanding 45–21 victory and reminding everyone why they sit atop the Gusto rankings.

Below, both head coaches broke down their thoughts following the matchup.

🎙️ Postgame Media Q&A – Coach UDN Choc (Georgia Bulldogs)

Q: Coach, another dominant win. What flipped the switch for your offense late in the game? Coach Choc: In the fourth quarter, Notre Dame started running a one-high safety look, so we took advantage and went deep. But what really opened it up was the run game. Nate Frazier was incredible again, and Noah Thomas told me straight up, “Coach, he’s too little.” So we aired it out. He went off for 185 yards receiving.

Q: Gunner Stockton was sensational 20-for-28, nearly 300 yards, and 4 touchdowns with just one pick. What impressed you most about his command tonight? Coach Choc:  Me and Gunner were hyped all week after hearing Roscoe Pico, Alabama’s head coach, say he can’t throw. I told him, “Light ’em up,” and he delivered. His poise, reads, and confidence were all on point. That’s what leaders do they rise when challenged.

Q: Your team once again showed incredible depth and late-game execution. How do you keep your players locked in when other teams fade? Coach Choc: I told the guys we’re the number one team in the country, but we will not be the hunted we’re the hunters. Our mindset is to stay aggressive, stay hungry, and always finish. Our intent is to eat. GO DAWGS, SIC’EM!

Q: Back-to-back dominant performances to open the season. What’s the message to your locker room as this team chases another national title? Coach Choc: Commit to the G. That’s the message. Every week is about discipline, effort, and execution. We respect every opponent, but we fear none. Dawg Nation knows what time it is we’re just getting started.

🎙️ Postgame Media Q&A – Coach Jermaine Knight (Notre Dame Fighting Irish)

Q: Coach, tough opener for the Irish. It took until the third quarter to get on the board. What do you feel caused the slow start offensively? Coach Knight: It started with the offensive line, and it took us until the third quarter to adjust. We learned from it, and we’ll do better moving forward.

Q: Georgia’s defensive front seemed to control the line of scrimmage early. What challenges did they present, and how can your team adjust going forward? Coach Knight: That was on us to adjust. When the opponent sends blitz pressure on the weak side and we don’t pick it up, it’s going to cause problems. That comes down to coaching and communication.

Q: This was your first look at your team under live conditions this season. What areas do you think will define your identity moving forward? Coach Knight: We have toughness and fight. The guys didn’t quit, and that’s something we can build on. We’ll take what we learned and grow from it.

Q: The Bulldogs are a powerhouse. What’s your message to your locker room after a tough opener like this one? Coach Knight: Learn from the mistakes and adjust early 💯. We will be better. Simple as that.

📺 Final Takeaway

Georgia looked every bit the championship contender, while Notre Dame flashed moments of resilience that could pay off later in the season. The Bulldogs’ balance on both sides of the ball, combined with Coach Choc’s aggressive mentality, sent a message loud and clear: the road to The Gusto title still runs through Athens.