PHOTOS: Greyson Lambert named UGA starting QB

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PHOTOS: Greyson Lambert named UGA starting QB

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) looks down the field to find a reciever during Monday's practice. After transferring from UVA this summer, Lambert has earned the starting quarterback job for the season opener.

UGA running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball during a ball safety drill at Monday's practice. As a freshman, Chubb averaged over 100 yards per game and led the SEC with 7.1 yards per carry.

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) looks on as quarterback Brice Ramsey (12) throws the ball at Monday's practice. Lambert was named the starting quarterback by coach Richt after Monday's practice, but Ramsey may also see playing time in the team's first game.

UGA tailback Sony Michel (1) runs the ball during Monday's practice. Michel fought through injuries last season, but appears healthy and up to speed.

UGA head coach Mark Richt looks on during Monday's practice. Richt announced on Monday that Greyson Lambert would start at quarterback in the Bulldogs' season opener.

UGA quarterback Faton Bauta (10) hands off the ball to UGA tailback Keith Marshall (4) during Monday's practice. Although coaches have stated that Bauta is the team's hardest worker, he appears to have fallen back in the quarterback competition.

UGA running back Nick Chubb (27) hauls in a pass during Monday's practice. The preseason first-team All-SEC running back is expected to lead UGA's offense this season.

UGA offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer calls out commands during Monday's practice. Saturday will give fans a chance to see Schottenheimer's offense in a live game for the first time since he joined the Bulldogs.

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) takes the snap during a drill at Monday's practice. Coaches have praised Lambert's ability to learn the playbook and grasp the offense quickly.

UGA tailback Keith Marshall (4) completes a ball safety drill at Monday's practice. Marshall appears healthy after missing most of the past two seasons with knee injuries.

DJ Shockley looks on during wide receiver drills at Monday's practice. The former UGA quarterback visited practice to provide advice for the players and help them through drills.

UGA quarterback Faton Bauta (10) waits during Monday's practice. Bauta seems to be the third quarterback on Georgia's depth chart at this point.

UGA tight end Jeb Blazevich (83) finishes a drive after hauling in a pass during Monday's practice. A freshman standout last season, Blazevich has higher expectations this season.

UGA head coach Mark Richt looks on during Monday's practice. Richt has mentioned at past practices that two quarterbacks may see playing time in the upcoming game.

UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell (26) looks down the field after pulling in a pass during Monday's practice. Mitchell leads the SEC in career receiving yards despite missing time in each of his three seasons with the Bulldogs.

UGA wide receiver Reggie Davis (81) drives the ball after pulling in a pass during Monday's practice. Named Offensive Most Improved Player at the end of spring practice, Davis should have an impact in what is an inexperienced receiving corps.

UGA offensive line coach Rob Sale looks on during drills at Monday's practice. Sale was brought in this offseason from McNeese State to take over for departed offensive line coach Will Friend.

UGA wide receiver Shakenneth Williams (23) runs a drill during Monday's practice. The former 4-star prospect played in just five games for UGA during his freshman season, catching three passes for 61 yards.

UGA tailback Sony Michel (1) runs the ball during a ball safety drill at Monday's practice. Coaches have raved about how well Michel has looked during the offseason.

UGA running backs coach Thomas Brown prepares for another drill during Monday's practice. Brown, a former UGA running back, inherits a great unit in his first season as a coach with the Bulldogs.

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) hands off the ball to running back Nick Chubb (27) during Monday's practice. Lambert received first team reps during the first practice of game week.

UGA running back Nick Chubb (27) runs the ball during Monday's practice. Chubb will open the season as the Bulldogs' starting running back.

UGA Head coach Mark Richt looks on during Monday's practice. Richt has a big decision to make regarding the QB situation, and may wait until after this week's game to choose a starter.

DJ Shockley coaches UGA wide receiver Shaquery Wilson (14) during Mondays practice. Wilson has impressed coaches so far during practice.

UGA tailback Sony Michel (1) drives the ball during Monday's practice. Michel was listed as the No. 2 running back on the team's depth chart for this week's game according to coach Richt.

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UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert (11) looks down the field to find a reciever during Monday's practice. After transferring from UVA this summer, Lambert has earned the starting quarterback job for the season opener.

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