ATHENS, Ga. -- Georgia’s coaching staff is making sure that the Bulldogs know how good their opponent in the season opener, Appalachian State, is and that they don’t forget it.

Friday will mark the 10th anniversary of the Mountaineers upset victory of Michigan in the Big House. Over 100,000 fans saw the then FCS powerhouse topple the No. 5 team in the country by a score of 34-32.

Senior left tackle Isaiah Wynn says that the team watches that Appalachian State victory unfold every time it works out in the weight room.

“They play it during workouts,” Wynn said of the Appalachian State vs. Michigan game. “We get it right there on the big screen.”

Georgia plays highlights from their upcoming opponents every game week but one can safely assume that those highlights usually aren't 10-years-old.

Appalachian State is now an FBS program in the Sun Belt Conference and there’s a more recent example of just how dangerous it can be. A year ago it took Tennessee to overtime in the season opener -- again in front of over 100,000 fans -- before falling 20-13.

Kirby Smart told reporters on the SEC Teleconference on Wednesday that the Mountaineers sport one of the fastest defenses he has seen on film. He has praised head coach Scott Satterfield and his program for their winning culture, toughness and physicality.

The second-year coach knows that Appalachian State can’t be taken lightly and he’s doing everything he can to make sure that his entire roster feels the same way.

Wynn estimates he’s seen the blocked field goal that sealed the win over Michigan four times just this week. He knows the reason why he’s seen it so many times, too.

“We’ve just got to be prepared to play,” Wynn said. “They’re a very good team. They’re fast, they’re physical. We’ve just got to come ready to play.”

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