Photos: Bulldogs barely able to hold on

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Photos: Bulldogs barely able to hold on

Photos from the Sept. 10, 2016 college football game between Georgia and Nicholls State.

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb fumbles as he is hit by Nicholls State Colonels defensive lineman Kenny Dotson during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The fumble setup a Nicholls State touchdown. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb couldn't hold onto a pass from Jacob Eason doing the 3rd quarter. Nicholls State Colonels Hezekiah White defends on the play. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason was 11-20 with 204 yards passing against the Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Lorenzo Carter scored on a 24 yard fumble recovery against the Nicholls State Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie eludes the tackle of Nicholls State Colonels defensive back Ahmani Martin in route to a 66 year touchdown reception at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The play regained the lead for the Bulldogs who were trailing the unranked Colonels. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie in route to a 66 yard touchdown reception at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The play regained the lead for the Bulldogs who were trailing the unranked Colonels. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie celebrates his 66 yard touchdown reception at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The play regained the lead for the Bulldogs who were trailing the unranked Colonels. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Head coach Kirby Smart and the Georgia Bulldogs narrowly escaped the Nicholls Colonels in a 26-24 win at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Greyson Lambert took over for Jacob Eason late in the 4th quarter against the Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Nicholls State Colonels quarterback Devin Powell fumbles as he is hit by Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Aaron Davis in the 3rd quarter. The fumble was recovered by Georgia's Lorenzo Carter for a 24 yard touchdown. Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Nicholls State Colonels running back C.J. Okpalobi is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs safety Dominick Sanders at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs take on Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie reacts after dropping a punt in the 4th quarter against Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The ball was recovered by the Nicholls State Colonels and set up a touchdown by C.J. Bates to put the Colonels within two points. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Nicholls State Colonels wide receiver C.J. Bates hauls in a touchdown pass in front of Georgia Bulldogs cornerback Malkom Parrish during the 4th quarter at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The score put the unranked Colonels within 2 points of an upset. The Bulldogs went on to win 26-24. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien is brought down by Nicholls State Colonels defensive back Ahmani Martin. Herrien had 8 carries for 47 yards in the 26-24 win at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Nick Chubb stiff arms Nicholls State Colonels defensive back Ahmani Martin during the 4th quarter at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. Chubb rushed for 80 yards and one touchdown in the 26-24 win over the Colonels. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel saw limited action against the Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb scores on the opening drive against Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs safety Dominick Sanders intercepts a Nicholls State pass during the first half at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs take on Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb fumbles as he is hit by Nicholls State Colonels defensive lineman Kenny Dotson during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The fumble setup a Nicholls State touchdown. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA:Georgia Bulldogs running back Sony Michel is brought down by Nicholls State Colonels defensive back B.T. Sanders during the first half Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA:Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason is hit as he throws an incomplete pass in the first half against the Nicholls State Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jacob Eason was sacked once in the first half against the Nicholls Colonels at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb is brought down by Nicholls State Colonels linebacker Hezekiah during the first half. Chubb had just 17 net yards rushing in the first half at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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September 10, 2016 Athens, GA: Georgia Bulldogs running back Nick Chubb fumbles as he is hit by Nicholls State Colonels defensive lineman Kenny Dotson during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium Saturday September 10, 2016. The fumble setup a Nicholls State touchdown. BRANT SANDERLIN/BSANDERLIN@AJC.COM

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