Photos: Bulldogs handle Tennessee-Martin in opener

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Photos: Bulldogs handle Tennessee-Martin in opener

AJC photos from Georgia's season opener against Tennessee-Martin on September 2, 2023. Georgia won 48-7.

Georgia wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) scores a 54-yard touchdown reception past UT Martin safety Robert Daniel Jr. (22) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) makes a long catch during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) scores a 21-yard touchdown reception during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) walks off of the field after their win against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Kyron Jones (31) celebrates with teammates after making an interception and returning it 26-yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Kyron Jones (31) celebrates with teammates after making an interception and returning it 26-yards for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) kicks a field goal during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks down field as lights are out during the change from the third to the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II (0) rushes for yards during the third quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. Robinson would score on the next play. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II (0) celebrates his two-yard rushing touchdown with tight end Oscar Delp (4) during the third quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) scores a 54-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) runs after a catch during the third quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) soars into the end zone for a three-yard touchdown run against UT Martin during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for 23-yard on a reception against UT Martin safety Jack Lucas (19) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for 23-yard on a reception against UT Martin safety Jack Lucas (19) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates his three-yard touchdown run with lineman Zion Logue (96) during the first quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the first quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) wearing #77 points to the sky before their game against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Truss was wearing #77 to honor late teammate Devin Willock. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) during the first quarter of their game against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (17) tackles UT Martin running back Sam Franklin (2) for a short gain during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) prepares for their game against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) leaps over UT Martin's safety Jack Lucas (19) for yardage during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Roderick Robinson II (0) eludes a tackle by UT Martin's safety Carson Evans (12) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates with Georgia's running back Kendall Milton (2) after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs for yards during the second quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the second quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (22) tackles UT Martin tight end DJ Nelson (5) after a short gain during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass to tight end Brock Bowers (19) during the second quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Kyron Jones (31) celebrates with teammates after making an interception and returning it 26-yards for a touchdown as he wears the Savage Pads during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart walks off of the field with Georgia defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) and linebacker Samuel M'Pemba (26) following their win against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Zeed Haynes (13) makes a catch near the sideline for 20-yards during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks to handoff to running back Andrew Paul (3) during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) looks to pass during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) attempts a pass against UT Martin defensive lineman Devonte Murray (10) during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver C.J. Smith (18) reacts after making a 47-yard reception during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver C.J. Smith (18) runs for a 47-yard reception during the fourth quarter against UT Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kyron Jones (31) intercepts a pass and runs for a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kyron Jones (31) intercepts a pass and runs for a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kyron Jones (31) scores a touchdown at the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Kyron Jones (31) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown after intercepting a pass at the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) makes a move after a catch during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Roderick Robinson II (0) celebrates with Georgia's tight end Oscar Delp (4) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's (from left) quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12), wide receiver Cole Speer (83) and quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) smile as they leave after Georgia beat 48-7 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Oscar Delp (4) manages to catch a touchdown pass during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Oscar Delp (4) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart and UT Martin's head coach Jason Simpson shake hands after Georgia beat 48-7 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart leaves after Georgia beat 48-7 in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) runs past UT Martin's safety Carson Evans (left) for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs with the ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Arian Smith (11) is not able to catch under pressure from UT Martin's safety Carson Evans (12) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UT Martin's running back Sam Franklin (2) is brought down by Georgia's defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) makes a long catch during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart and defensive coordinator Will Muschamp (right) shout instructions during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) runs past UT Martin's safety Jacob Stevenson (21) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) wears #77 during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) wearing #77 runs a play with teammates during their game against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Truss was wearing #77 to honor former teammate Devin Willock. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) wearing #77 prays with teammates before their game against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Truss was wearing #77 to honor former teammate Devin Willock. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

UT Martin's running back Sam Franklin (2) gets tackled by Georgia's defensive back Malaki Starks (left) and Georgia's defensive back Tykee Smith (23) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs with the ball during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UT Martin's tight end DJ Nelson (left) falls after getting tackled by Georgia's defensive back Javon Bullard (22) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) scores a 54-yard touchdown reception past UT Martin safety Robert Daniel Jr. (22) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 48-7. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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