PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale

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PHOTOS: Georgia defeats Charlotte in home finale

The Georgia Bulldogs closed out their home season with a convincing 35-3 win over Charlotte at Sanford Stadium Saturday afternoon.

Georgia quarterback Ryan Montgomery (15) hands the ball off to Georgia running back Brandon Mathis (38) in the second half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Georgia won 35 to 3. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II (0) runs the ball in the second half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Georgia won 35 to 3. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (9) sacks Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis (12) in the second half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Georgia won 35 to 3. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia defensive back Jaden Harris tackles Charlotte wide receiver Javen Nicholas (5) in the second half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart cheers for Senior Day recognition before the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Charlotte defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley intercepts a pass to Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (7) in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia fans cheer in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball for yards in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia players celebrate a touchdown in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) is congratulated by teammates Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) and Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys (16) after a touchdown in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) appears in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Noah Thomas (5) evades the defense in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (3) scores a touchdown in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch runs under pressure in the first half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (center) runs for yards against the Charlotte defense during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker (second from left) celebrates his second touchdown with Georgia running back Nate Frazier (third from left) and other teammates during the second quarter in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. runs for yards against the Charlotte defense during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Jeremy Bell runs after a catch during the second half in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II runs for yards during the second half in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker runs for yards during the second half in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (center) reacts after sacking Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis (not pictured) during the second quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker scores a 12-yard rushing touchdown during the first half in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker scores a 12-yard rushing touchdown during the first half in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. puts pressure on Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis (12) during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium,, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Jaden Reddell is tackled by Charlotte linebacker Gavin Willis after a catch by Reddell during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Elyiss Williams reacts after making a reception against Charlotte linebacker Kadin Schmitz during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Elyiss Williams (front right) is tackled by Charlotte linebacker Kadin Schmitz (front left) after a catch by Williams during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV (left) celebrates his interception with safety Zion Branch (second from left), defensive back Demello Jones (second from right) and defensive back KJ Bolden (front right) during the first half in their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Friday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (center) celebrates with teammates after scoring a two-yard touchdown during the first quarter against the Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Charlotte tight end Joseph Bearns III is tackled by Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (left) and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (right) for a short gain during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (second from right) and Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi (right) run onto the field with teammates before their NCAA game against Charlotte at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gets a fist bump from Georgia offensive lineman Dontrell Glover after a Georgia touchdown during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (right) runs against Charlotte linebacker Reid Williford (second from right) with a block from Georgia offensive lineman Malachi Toliver (second from left) during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier runs for yard during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier runs against Charlotte linebacker Reid Williford during the first half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (right) is sacked by Charlotte defensive lineman Curtis Simpson (second from right) during the second quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton rolls out of the pocket during the first quarter against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton dives for extra yards during the first quarter against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass under pressure from Charlotte defensive lineman Curtis Simpson (32) during the first quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton looks to pass during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Micah Morris (left) blocks for Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch returns a punt during the first half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton jogs off of the field after their win against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daniel Okonkwo intercepts a pass intended for Charlotte wide receiver Miles Burris during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Daniel Okonkwo intercepts a pass thrown by Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi (left) after an offensive play during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi calls a play at the line of scrimmage before an offensive snap during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver CJ Wiley is tackled after a catch by a Charlotte defender during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Thomas Blackshear runs after a catch against Charlotte during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia punter Brett Thorson (right) punts the ball during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Ryan Puglisi drops back to pass during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) celebrates a sack with Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (left) during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (left) celebrates a sack with Georgia defensive lineman Joseph Jonah-Ajonye (right) during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) celebrates a sack during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole celebrates a sack during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (second from left) celebrates a sack with Georgia linebacker Justin Williams (second from right) during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (center) reacts during a break in the action during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (bottom right) sacks Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis (center) during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller reacts during a break in the action during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson and Georgia linebacker Chris Cole sack Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis (12) during the second half in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole (center) celebrates a sack with Georgia linebacker Quintavius Johnson (left) and Georgia linebacker Justin Williams (right) during the second half against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 35-3. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Elijah Griffin (second from left) sacks Charlotte quarterback Grayson Loftis (second from right) during the second quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV makes an interception against Charlotte wide receiver E. Jai Mason during the second quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the second quarter against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the first quarter against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie runs after a catch for a first down against Charlotte cornerback Thailand Baldwin (left) during the first quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker (right) celebrates his 15-yard touchdown with Georgia tight end Lawson Luckie (left) during the second quarter against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker runs for a 15-yard touchdown against Charlotte defensive back Treyveon McGee during the second quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker (right) celebrates his 15-yard touchdown with Georgia offensive lineman Bo Hughley (second from left) during the second quarter against Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (second from right) scores a seven-yard touchdown run with help from Georgia offensive lineman Juan Gaston Jr. (second from left) during the first quarter against the Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Nate Frazier (right) scores a two-yard touchdown run during the first quarter against the Charlotte in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Bo Walker (center) runs for a 15-yard touchdown against the Charlotte during the second quarter in their NCAA game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Credit: arvin.temkar@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Ryan Montgomery (15) hands the ball off to Georgia running back Brandon Mathis (38) in the second half of the University of Georgia versus Charlotte NCAA game at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Georgia won 35 to 3. (Arvin Temkar / AJC)

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