Photos: Bulldogs hold off Notre Dame

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Photos: Bulldogs hold off Notre Dame

Georgia won 23-17 in a college football game on September 21, 2019.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players react during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia tailback D'Andre Swift leaps over Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford with quarterback Jake Fromm looking on for a first down during the third quarter on the way to a 23-17 Georgia victory over Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback D'Andre Swift leaps over Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford with quarterback Jake Fromm looking on for a first down during the third quarter on the way to a 23-17 Georgia victory over Notre Dame on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gives his defense a double thumbs up after a stop against Notre Dame during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Fans light up the stadium during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager catches a touchdown pass over Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. for a 20-10 lead. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) celebrates his touchdown catch with Makiya Tongue and teammates for a 20-10 lead over Notre Dame. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) scores a touchdown in the first half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia tailback D'Andre Swift ducks under Notre Dame defender Julian Okwara for short yardage during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) recovers a fumble in the first half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet (84) celebrates after he scored a touchdown in the first half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia football head coach Kirby Smart gets through the sea of fans during the Dawg Walk. (Ryon Horne / Ryon.Horne@ajc.com)

A Georgia fan (far left) gives Notre Dame mascot leprechaun Sam the stink eye while another snaps his picture before the teams face off. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia fans cheer before their game. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A Georgia fan holds a sign predicting a Georgia victory over Notre Dame. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

A Notre Dame fan finds himself surrounded by Georgia fans. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia fans sport all black. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Notre Dame fans cheer for their team in the first half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer before the game against Notre Dame in Athens Saturday. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia tailback D'Andre Swift runs for a touchdown against Notre Dame to tie the game 7-7 during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet catches a touchdown for a 7-0 lead over Georgia during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs with a ball in the first half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) is injured in the first half. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) takes the field at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Ryon Horne / Ryon.Horne@ajc.com)

NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is spotted on the sidelines in Athens for the UGA game against Notre Dame on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Ryon Horne / Ryon.Horne@ajc.com)

Georgia fans light up Sanford Stadium to begin the fourth quarter. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

UGA fans get ready for the big game against Notre Dame at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Ryon Horne / Ryon.Horne@ajc.com)

Georgia defenders DJ Daniel (left) and Mark Webb knock the ball away from Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool to hold on to a 23-17 victory on fourth down. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defender DJ Daniel celebrates knocking the ball away from Notre Dame wide receiver Chase Claypool to hold on to a 23-17 victory on fourth down. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Divaad Wilson (right) intercepts Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book with Richard LeCounte (left) also closing on the pass during the third quarter. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates after defensive back J.R. Reed (right) intercepts Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Notre Dame running back Tony Jones Jr. (6) is brought down by Georgia defenders in the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) shouts instructions during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia running back Brian Herrien (35) runs with the ball during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) runs with the ball during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) celebrates after Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17 in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Notre Dame players leave after Georgia defeated them 23-17 in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Fans light up the stadium during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) celebrates after his touchdown during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager (15) makes a touchdown catch over Notre Dame cornerback Troy Pride Jr. (5) in the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back J.R. Reed gets the savage spikes after intercepting Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players react during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

The Georgia defense led by defensive lineman Jordan Davis (bottom), who arrived first, smothers Notre Dame running back Tony Jones Jr. during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with his wife and children after beating Notre Dame 23-17 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship gets five from Payne Walker after his second of three field goals against Notre Dame during a 23-17 victory in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Divaad Wilson encourages some crowd noise against Notre Dame during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) gets off a pass during the first half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Lawrence Cager makes a long reception over Notre Dame cornerback Shaun Crawford during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and players react during the second half in a NCAA college football at Sanford Stadium in Athens on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 23-17. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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