Jake Fromm replaces Jacob Eason, leads Georgia past App State, 31-10

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) is helped off the field after an injury during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis) Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason (10) is helped off the field after an injury during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Appalachian State, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Amis)

By Associated Press September 3, 2017 4 min read

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – There was no panic on the Georgia sideline when starting quarterback Jacob Eason limped off the field.

Though he’s a freshman, backup Jake Fromm already has convinced his coach and teammates he’s not easily intimidated.

Fromm led three first-half touchdown drives after Eason sprained his left knee, helping No. 15 Georgia beat Appalachian State 31-10 on Saturday night.

Eason was injured on a late hit in the first quarter and needed help leaving the field. Coach Kirby Smart said more will be known about the severity of the injury on Sunday.

Eason said Fromm “did exactly what I thought Jake Fromm would do” in moving the offense.