Photos: Bulldogs pull away from Alabama-Birmingham

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Photos: Bulldogs pull away from Alabama-Birmingham

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Alabama-Birmingham game in Athens on Sept. 23, 2023. The Bulldogs won 49-21.

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown reception with offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during the first quarter against Alabama-Birmingham at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. The Bulldogs won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart has led the Bulldogs to 23 straight SEC wins, 34 straight regular-season wins and 24 consecutive wins overall.

Georgia defensive back Tykee Smith (23) reacts after making an interception off of a tipped pass during the second quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) reacts after scoring a 41-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a 41-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) gets by UAB defenders to score a 41-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) fights off the tackle attempt by UAB linebacker Nikia Eason Jr. (10) on his way to score a 41-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) fights off the tackle attempt by UAB linebacker Nikia Eason Jr. (10) on his way to score a 41-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman react after Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30, bottom) scored a four-yard rushing touchdown during the second quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) leaps over the tackle attempt of UAB safety Ike Rowell (4) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) runs for a first down against UAB linebacker Everett Roussaw Jr. (27) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) attempts a pass against the defensive pressure of UAB linebacker Jackson Bratton (2) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) scores a 12-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws the fist touchdown of the game to Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (not pictured) during the first quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) gets off a pass during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) makes a catch and runs for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) makes a catch and runs for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) during the second quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) makes a catch and runs for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Daijun Edwards (30) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Daijun Edwards (30) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's running back Daijun Edwards (30) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Arian Smith (11) runs for a touchdown after a catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Arian Smith (11) scores a touchdown after a catch during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Arian Smith (11) is not able to catch a pass during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Amarius Mims (65), offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) and offensive lineman Sedrick Van Pran (63) celebrate as they walk off of the field following Georgia’s win against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his wife Mary Beth talk as they walk off of the field following Georgia’s win against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Sevaughn Clark (20) scores a seven-yard touchdown run during the fourth quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) tries to leap over the tackle of UAB safety Keondre Swoopes (0) during the fourth quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Oscar Delp (4) tries to leap over the tackle of UAB safety Keondre Swoopes (0) during the fourth quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) celebrates his 10-yard receiving touchdown with wide receiver Arian Smith (11) during the third quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a 10-yard receiving touchdown during the third quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a 10-yard receiving touchdown during the third quarter against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart (left) shakes hands with UAB offensive line coach and former Georgia staffer Eddie Gordon after Georgia beat UAB in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UAB offensive line coach and former Georgia staffer Eddie Gordon is greeted by Georgia players after Georgia beat UAB in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) leaves after Georgia beat UAB in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's head coach Kirby Smart reacts after Georgia beat UAB in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer after Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver C.J. Smith (18) celebrates with teammates after a special teams play during the second half in an NCAA football game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UAB's quarterback Jacob Zeno (4) gets off a pass under pressure from Georgia's defensive lineman Zion Logue (96) during the second half in an NCAA football game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UAB's quarterback Jacob Zeno (4) gets off a pass under pressure from Georgia's linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the second half in an NCAA football game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UAB’s safety Carl Fauntroy Jr. (17) runs down the sidelines until he is pushed out during the second half in an NCAA football game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 42-21 over UAB. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Andrew Paul (3) runs for yards during the fourth quarter of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas (5) during the second half of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

UAB running back Isaiah Jacobs, center, is tackled by Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) and Georgia linebacker Xavian Sorey Jr. (18) during their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) runs for a 50-yard reception against UAB safety Keondre Swoopes (0) during the second half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) celebrates his second half touchdown with teammates during the second half of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) reads the defense before an offensive snap during the second half of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Cash Jones (32) runs after a catch against UAB linebacker Everett Roussaw Jr. (27) during their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) runs against UAB linebacker Jackson Bratton (2) during their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks with Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) during the second half of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Kamari Lassiter (3) upends UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno (4) for a tackle on a run by Zeno during the second half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Malaki Starks (24) tackles UAB tight end Bryce Damous (48) after a short reception by Damous during the second half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

UAB running back Isaiah Jacobs, center, is tackled by Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) during the second half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a call by an official during the second half of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs against UAB cornerback Mac McWilliams (5) during the first half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint (1) runs for a 26-yard reception during the first half of their game UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Daylen Everette (6) celebrates a tackle with linebacker Gabe Harris (29) and linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) during the first half of their game against the UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive lineman Warren Brinson (97) celebrates his sack of UAB quarterback Jacob Zeno (not pictured) during the first half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart watches a replay during the first half of their game against UAB at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) runs against UAB safety Ike Rowell (4) for a 33-yard reception during the first half of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) celebrates his 12-yard touchdown reception with offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) during the first quarter against Alabama-Birmingham at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Athens, Ga. The Bulldogs won 49-21. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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