Georgia’s top 4 performers vs. Tennessee

Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot UGA shown during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs mascot UGA shown during the game against the Tennessee Volunteers during the first half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason (10) passes the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Sanford Stadium. Tennessee defeated Georgia 34-31. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

1. Jacob Eason

Did you know he is a true freshman? It is hard to tell sometimes, and it is getting increasingly difficult to remember he was in high school ten months ago.

Sure, at times he shows his lack of experience such as when he pump faked in the end zone rather than slinging the ball to prevent a sack, which led to a defensive touchdown for Tennessee. But at a moment of a game where Georgia could not afford anything less than perfect, he was more than that.

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He felt the pressure coming, stepped up in the pocket, kept his eyes down field and threw the best possible pass to Riley Ridley. That should have been the second game winner in the first five games of his career.

Eason went 17-of-28 with 211 yards and two touchdowns against Tennessee. He completed passes to eight different receivers.