WATCH: UGA QB Jacob Eason injured after late hit, penalty by Appalachian State

Things have not started out great for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Starting QB Jacob Eason was injured after a late hit sustained in the first quarter Saturday evening. The 15th ranked Bulldogs were expected to lean heavily on Eason and star RBs Nick Chubb and Sony Michel.

Here’s a replay from a fan at the game:

Jacob Eason injured in this play 😬😬😬 Here we go Fromm!! #UGAvsAppSt pic.twitter.com/cAtHwunXQ3

— Patrick O’Shea (@Patrick_J_OShea) September 2, 2017

The injury is currently being reported as a knee injury by ESPN:

ESPN reports Georgia QB Jacob Eason has sustained a left knee injury, return uncertain. #APPvsUGA

— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) September 2, 2017

Eason was replaced by true freshman Jake Fromm at QB. Eason was 1-for-3 with four yards before his injury.

Saturday Down South will have more details on Eason as they emerge.

Paul Harvey

Paul Harvey lives in Atlanta and covers SEC football.