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Lambert to start Georgia’s opener, beats out freshman Eason

FILE - In this April 16, 2016, file photo, Georgia quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) throws under pressure from linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) during the second half of the NCAA college football team's spring game, in Athens, Ga. Senior Greyson Lambert will start at quarterback for No. 18 Georgia in its season opener against No. 22 North Carolina, getting the nod over touted freshman Jacob Eason. Georgia spokesman Claude Felton confirmed Thursday, Sept. 1, that Lambert had beaten out Eason for the starting job.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
FILE - In this April 16, 2016, file photo, Georgia quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) throws under pressure from linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) during the second half of the NCAA college football team's spring game, in Athens, Ga. Senior Greyson Lambert will start at quarterback for No. 18 Georgia in its season opener against No. 22 North Carolina, getting the nod over touted freshman Jacob Eason. Georgia spokesman Claude Felton confirmed Thursday, Sept. 1, that Lambert had beaten out Eason for the starting job.(AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)

By Associated Press 4 min read

Greyson Lambert is still Georgia’s starting quarterback.

At least for the season opener.

The Bulldogs announced Thursday that Lambert, a fifth-year senior who started all but one game a year ago, remains the No. 1 quarterback heading into No. 18 Georgia’s first game against No. 22 North Carolina.

Lambert got the nod for Saturday’s Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in Atlanta over Jacob Eason, a touted freshman that Georgia fans are clamoring to see – especially after the team’s uninspiring play at quarterback in 2015.

Even though Lambert completed more than 63 percent of his passes and set a school record with just two picks in 256 throws, he did little to help the offense in Georgia’s biggest games. Most notably, he completed only 10 of 24 passes for 86 yards with an interception in a blowout loss to eventual national champion Alabama.