Photos: Bulldogs outlast pesky Kent State

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Photos: Bulldogs outlast pesky Kent State

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Kent State game in Athens on Sept. 24, 2022.

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a 75-yard touchdown run as quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) reacts during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a 75-yard touchdown run during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers breaks away from Kent State safety Antwaine Richardson on a long touchdown for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers glides into the end zone on long touchdown for a 7-0 lead over Kent State during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart confers with Stetson Bennett during a timeout on a scoring drive against Kent State during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers breaks free from Kent State JoJo Evans for a long touchdown to take a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett calls the play on a 4th and goal against Kent State during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith intercepts Kent State quarterback Collin Schlee late in the fourth quarter to seal a 39-22 victory in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) signals touchdown next to head coach Kirby Smart as Bennett’s one-yard touchdown run was under review during the second quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) scores a two-yard touchdown run against Kent State Golden Flashes defensive back D.J. Miller (35) during the second quarter in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (center) bulls his way into the end zone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter against Kent State to take a 39-22 lead in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs for a first down against Kent State Golden Flashes linebacker Marvin Pierre (33) during the first half of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) blocks the punt by Kent State Golden Flashes punter Josh Smith (96) for a safety during the first quarter of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia inside linebacker Jalon Walker blocks a punt in the end zone by Kent State punter Josh Smith for a safety to take a 9-3 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia inside linebacker Jalon Walker blocks a punt in the end zone by Kent State punter Josh Smith for a safety to take a 9-3 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Kent State Golden Flashes punter Josh Smith (96) gets hit by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jalon Walker (11) after Walker blocked Smith’s punt during the first quarter of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. The blocked punt resulted in a safety. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett stretches for the goal line past Kent State defender Khalib Johns for a touchdown to take a 26-13 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh picks up a first down but gets leveled by Kent State safety JoJo Evans on a scoring drive that ended with a field goal for a 29-13 lead during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart confers with Stetson Bennett during a timeout on a scoring drive against Kent State during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defenders (from left) Kamari Lassiter, Dan Jackson, and Smael Mondon level Kent State quarterback Collin Schlee on a quarterback keeper on third down forcing a punt during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Kent State running back Marquez Cooper gets into the end zone backwards past Georgia defensive back Christopher Smith for a touchdown to cut Georgia's lead to 32-22 during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) holds as place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) kicks a field goal during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs for yards during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) reacts after a defensive stop during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs fans cheer after a Georgia touchdown during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Branson Robinson (22) runs for yards against Kent State Golden Flashes defensive lineman Stephen Daley (90) during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) reacts to the official after running back Kendall Milton (not pictured) scored a one-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) is stopped short of the goal line to the one-yard line on a tackle by Kent State Golden Flashes linebacker Marvin Pierre (33) during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Daijun Edwards (30) runs for yards against Kent State Golden Flashes safety Nico Bolden (24) during the fourth quarter of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Kent State Golden Flashes linebacker Marvin Pierre (33) causes Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) to fumble the ball and Ken State recovered for a Georgia turnover during the second quarter during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) reacts after he fumbled the ball and the Kent State Golden Flashes recovered for a Georgia turnover during the second quarter during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) reacts after missing a catch during the second quarter against Kent State Golden Flashes during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Kent State linebacker Marvin Pierre strips Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey of the ball for a turnover during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for yards during the second quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs after a catch during the second quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Smael Mondon Jr. (2) and linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (10) celebrate a defensive stop during the third quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a move after a reception during the third quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) makes a move against Kent State Golden Flashes safety Antwaine Richardson (7) after a reception during the third quarter in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) celebrates with quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) after Podlesny kicked a field goal during the third quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) watches after he kicked a field goal during the third quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bill Norton (45) tackles Kent State Golden Flashes running back Marquez Cooper (1) for no gain during the second quarter of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Bear Alexander (99) reacts after a defensive stop during the second quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Kent State Golden Flashes head coach Sean Lewis reacts during the second quarter to an official in their game against the Georgia Bulldogs of a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers celebrates his second touchdown of the game with offensive lineman Tate Ratledge for a 19-10 lead over Kent State during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia wide receiver Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint can't quite make the fingertip catch on a Stetson Bennett pass to the end zone during the first half against Kent State in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) talks with Kent State Golden Flashes safety Nico Bolden (24) after Georgia’s 39-22 win during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart walks off of the field with running back Kenny McIntosh (6) after their 39-22 win against the Kent State Golden Flashes during a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) runs for a 75-yard touchdown run as quarterback Brock Vandagriff (12) reacts during the first quarter against the Kent State Golden Flashes in a NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Athens, Ga. Georgia won 39-22. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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