ATHENS, Ga. – Stetson Bennett did his best to create a quarterback controversy for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Stepping in for injured starter JT Daniels, Bennett tied a program record with five touchdown passes in the first half to lead No. 2 Georgia to a 56-7 rout of the University of Alabama at Birmingham on Saturday.
The senior completed his first six passes, with four of them going all the way to the end zone for the Bulldogs (2-0), who didn’t show any signs of a letdown after a 10-3 victory over Clemson in the opener.
Bennett, a former walk-on player, started five games last season before Daniels took over the top job. It looks as if Bennett hasn’t given up on winning it back.
“I guess it’s just an innate confidence,” he said. “If you believe you’re good enough, it really doesn’t matter the situation that is thrust upon you.”