Photos: Bulldogs cruise past Ball State

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Photos: Bulldogs cruise past Ball State

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Ball State game in Athens on Sept. 9, 2023. Georgia won 45-3.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to an offensive play during the first quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) runs for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) runs for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) goes over the top of the offensive line to score a one-yard rushing touchdown during the second quarter Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) rushes for yards during the second quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith (23) returns an interception during the second quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates his 21-yard rushing touchdown with offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) and offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) during the second quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) is unable to hold onto the ball for a reception against Ball State defensive back Jordan Riley (3) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a penalty call on the Georgia offense negating a touchdown during the second quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) returns an interception off of a tipped pass during the second quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) celebrates his interception with defensive back Malaki Starks (24) and linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) during the second quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive back Malaki Starks (24) intercepts the ball intended for Ball State's wide receiver Ty Robinson (2) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's defensive back Malaki Starks (24) celebrates after intercepting the ball intended for Ball State's wide receiver Ty Robinson (2) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shouts during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) makes a catch and scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) rushes for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs but is tripped up by Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during the first quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Arian Smith (11) makes a catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ball State quarterback Kadin Semonza (9) attempts a pass under pressure from Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) and linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) is hit by Ball State quarterback Kadin Semonza (9) after Semonza attempted a pass during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Ball State running back Marquez Cooper (15) is stopped for a nine-yard loss by Georgia linebacker Marvin Jones Jr., behind, and defensive back Tykee Smith (23) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Marvin Jones Jr. (7) celebrates a tackle of Ball State running back Marquez Cooper (15) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia football team runs onto the field before their game Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer as Georgia's players enter for pregame workout before their game against Ball State in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) talks with the SEC Network after their win against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) celebrates with offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) after a touchdown by running back Roderick Robinson II (not pictured) during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II (0) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown run with offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (77) during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II (0) celebrates a 12-yard touchdown run during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) runs after a catch during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (29) tackles Ball State running back Marquez Cooper (15) for a loss during the third quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (29) celebrates a tackle during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris (29) celebrates a tackle during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Roderick Robinson II (0) runs for yards during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) tackles Ball State running back Marquez Cooper (15) for no gain during the third quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Christen Miller (52) celebrates a tackle during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga.(Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with quarterback Carson Beck (15) during the third quarter of their game against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) celebrates his 27-yard touchdown reception during the third quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran wears the #77 in honor of the late Devin Willock during the third quarter of their game against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) runs after a catch against two Ball State defenders during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Ball State's running back Marquez Cooper (15) gets tackled by Georgia's linebacker C.J. Allen (33) and Georgia's linebacker Gabe Harris (29) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) leaves after Georgia beat Ball State in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart and Ball State's head coach Mike Neu shake hands after Georgia beat Ball State in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a pass during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Roderick Robinson II (0) leaps over and runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) prepares to throw a ball during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Cash Jones (32) makes a touchdown catch at the end zone during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Roderick Robinson II (0) runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Roderick Robinson II (0) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Roderick Robinson II (0) celebrates with Georgia's offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Ball State running back Rico Barfield (5) is tackled by Georgia linebacker Samuel M'Pemba (26), defensive lineman Clinton Barlow (67, top) and linebacker Troy Bowles (0) during the fourth quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker (11) pressures Ball State quarterback Layne Hatcher (3) during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia offensive lineman Earnest Greene III (71) after the offense was unable to convert on a third down during the first quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs after a catch during the first quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) tackles Ball State running back Marquez Cooper (15) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) pressures Ball State quarterback Kadin Semonza (9) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith (23) pressures Ball State quarterback Kadin Semonza (9) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Mekhi Mews (87) makes a move against Ball State place kicker Jack Drake (49) on the opening kickoff return by Mews during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart instructs Georgia's defensive back Daylen Everette (6) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to an offensive play during the first quarter against Ball State at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 45-3. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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