Photos: Bulldogs too strong for Auburn in Athens

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Photos: Bulldogs too strong for Auburn in Athens

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Auburn college football game in Athens on Saturday, October 5, 2024. The Bulldogs won 31-13.

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) is congratulated by head coach Kirby Smart after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) from behind during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) reacts after sacking Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) is brought down by Georgia defensive players during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (behind) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive back KJ Bolden (4) reacts after sacking Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) with Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia place kicker Peyton Woodring (91) hits a field goal during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Auburn wide receiver Malcolm Simmons (11) is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart shouts instructions during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Running back Trevor Etienne (1) is congratulated by head coach Kirby Smart after Georgia beat Auburn in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze shake hands after Georgia beat Auburn in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Auburn head coach Hugh Freeze shake hands after Georgia beat Auburn in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) is congratulated by Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after Georgia beat Auburn in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) scores a touchdown against Auburn during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. The Bulldogs won 31-13. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Dominic Lovett (6) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) makes a handoff to Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) falls into end zone for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia running back Trevor Etienne (1) falls into endzone for a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) sacks Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) celebrates after sacking Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) is stopped by Georgia linebacker Raylen Wilson (5) and Georgia linebacker Chaz Chambliss (32) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck (15) gets off a pass during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) is not able to catch under pressure form Auburn safety Kensley Louidor-Faustin (28) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) reacts after sacking Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) reacts after sacking Auburn quarterback Payton Thorne (1) during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Arian Smith (11) is not able to catch under pressure from Auburn cornerback Keionte Scott (0) during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia center Drew Bobo (74) prepares during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia center Drew Bobo (74) prepares during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) eludes a tackle by Georgia defensive back Joenel Aguero (8) and runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter (27) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Colbie Young (8) makes a catch for a first down during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Injured Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) cheers for teammates during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Injured Georgia offensive lineman Tate Ratledge (69) cheers for teammates during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) is congratulated by head coach Kirby Smart after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, October 5, 2024, in Athens. Georgia won 31-13 over Auburn. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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