UGA opens the season against Boise State

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UGA opens the season against Boise State

Georgia opens the 2011 season with a 35-21 loss to No. 5 Boise State in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff game at the Georgia Dome.

Georgia receiver Tavarres King (12) is slow to get up after failing to make a catch on a fourth down play late in the game. The Bulldogs couldn't make plays when they needed to all night and lost to Boise State 35-21 to open the season in the Georgia Dome.

Georgia freshman tailback Isaiah Crowell (1) walks off of the field after Georgia lost to Boise State 35-21 in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game Saturday night at the Georgia Dome. Crowell finished with 59 yards on 15 carries and no scores.

Georgia coach Mark Richt greets a Boise State player after the game.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray walks off the field following a 35-21 loss to Boise State.

Georgia starting linebacker Alex Ogletree limps off the field with an ankle injury against Boise State.

Boise State running back Doug Martin stiff arms Georgia defender Branden Smith in route to third quarter touchdown and a 21-7 lead.

Boise State running back Doug Martin has a clear path to the endzone after stiff arming Georgia defender Branden Smith.

Georgia receiver Tavarres King (12) gets tangled up with Boise State cornerback Jerrell Gavins (4) and can't to make a fourth down catch in the fourth quarter

Georgia cornerback Brandon Boykin - playing on offense - runs 80 yards for the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter as the Bulldogs take on Boise State in the Georgia Dome.

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Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray looks for an open receiver against Boise State during the third quarter Saturday.

Georgia receiver Malcolm Mitchell hauls in 51 yard touchdown pass from Aaron Murray against Boise State.

Georgia tailback Isaiah Crowell (1) gets by the leaping tackle of Boise State defender Hunter White.

Georgia defensive lineman DeAngelo Tyson celebrates after stopping Boise State running back Doug Martin for a one yard gain.

Georgia tight end Orson Charles has an Aaron Murray pass slip though his hands.

Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray throws under pressure during the second quarter against Boise State.

Georgia running back Isaiah Crowell is tackled by Boise State's George Iloka.

Georgia running back Isaiah Crowell loses his helmet as he is tackled by Boise State's George Iloka.

Boise State tight end Kyle Efaw, center, gets past Georgia defensive back Brandon Boykin for a 12-yard touchdown from Kellen Moore.

Boise State receiver Matt Miller gets by Georgia defenders for a 17 yard touchdown reception from Kellen Moore in the first half.

Boise State quarterback Kellen Moore, right, looks to pass as he gets away from the defensive pressure by Georgia nose tackle Kwame Geathers (99).

Boise State tight end Kyle Efaw tries to elude the tackle of Georgia linebacker Christian Robinson.

Georgia running back Richard Samuel jumps over a lineman as Boise State linebacker J.C. Percy makes the tackle.

Georgia defensive players pile on Boise State running back Doug Martin.

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Georgia receiver Tavarres King (12) is slow to get up after failing to make a catch on a fourth down play late in the game. The Bulldogs couldn't make plays when they needed to all night and lost to Boise State 35-21 to open the season in the Georgia Dome.

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