Georgia pleased with backup QB Ryan Puglisi’s relief appearance against Auburn

Ryan Puglisi (Getty) ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 3: Ryan Puglisi #12 of the Georgia Bulldogs warms up prior to the game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Sanford Stadium on October 3, 2026 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) (Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

October 21, 2026 at 2:55 p.m. UTC

By Connor Riley, DawgNation

ATHENS — Ryan Puglisi attempting Georgia’s first pass of Saturday’s game was not a part of the designed gameplan.

Gunner Stockton was forced from the game against Auburn after being hit on the first play of the game.

Perhaps even more surprising was to see Georgia call three consecutive pass plays with its backup quarterback while Stockton was waiting to be cleared.