Georgia Bulldogs begin title defense with easy victory over Oregon Duck

"Expectations are definitely already in check," Smart said. "You don't have to worry about that."

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Georgia's offense, which played second fiddle to its record-setting defense last season, was much more explosive against the Ducks.

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Quarterback Stetson Bennett, a former walk-on who led the Bulldogs to their first national title in 41 years.

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With 21 seconds left in the first half, Bennett spun away from four Oregon defenders and somehow saw Ladd McConkey

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who was wide open in the end zone for a 4-yard touchdown that gave Georgia a 28-3 lead at the half.

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After starting last season as Georgia's No. 3 quarterback and being thrust into the lineup only after JT Daniels was injured.

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Georgia scored touchdowns on each of its first seven possessions, converted its first nine third-down plays and went 6-for-6 in the red zone.

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The Ducks couldn't muster much of anything against Georgia's rebuilt defense.

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