Photos: Bennett leads Bulldogs over Alabama-Birmingham

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Photos: Bennett leads Bulldogs over Alabama-Birmingham

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Alabama-Birmingham game on Sept. 11, 2021.

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett rolls out to pass against UAB during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. The Bulldogs won 56-7. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers breaks away for a touchdown down the UAB sidelines for a 21-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia tight end Brock Bowers breaks away for a touchdown down the UAB sidelines past safety Kristopher Moll for a 21-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton catches a pass from Stetson Bennett for a touchdown on the opening drive against UAB for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton catches a pass from Stetson Bennett and gets into the end zone. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia students pay tribute to 9-11 victims, bearing the letters # NEVER FORGET before the game against Alabama-Birmingham on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia fan Duncan McClung (right) shows his patriotism bearing the American flag while cheering his team against UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia students show their patriotism with the American flag against UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck prepares during pregame against UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterbacks JT Daniels, Stetson Bennett, and Carson Beck prepare to play UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia U.S. Senate Candidate Herschel Walker gives fans along the hedges five before he is introduced as a member of Georgia's 1980 National Championship team during half time ceremonies against UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia U.S. Senate Candidate Herschel Walker and his wife Julie take a selfie with members of the 1980 National Championship team before being introduced during half time ceremonies against UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia U.S. Senate Candidate Herschel Walker (center) is introduced as a member of Georgia's 1980 National Championship team during half time ceremonies against UAB in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Kearis jackson makes a long first down gain against UAB during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels, who did not play due to injury, watches from the sidelines against UAB during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back Kemmy McIntosh celebrates his touchdown run for a 14-0 lead UAB during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson sacks UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett completes a pass against UAB during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett throws a touchdown pass to tight end Brock Bowers for a 35-0 lead over UAB during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia redshirt freshman wide receiver Ladd McConkey gets some air over UAB defenders for a long gain during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Justin Robinson makes a touchdown catch for a 49-0 lead over UAB during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson returns an interception with MJ Sherman (left) cheering him on for a 56-0 lead over UAB during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson (center) celebrates his interception return for a 56-0 lead over UAB with teammates in the endzone during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback Carson Beck hands off to running back Kenny McIntosh against UAB during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Tralee Hale-Ringo, the mother of Georgia defensive back Kelee Ringo, celebrates after her son makes an interception against UAB during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett rolls out to pass against UAB during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 11, 2021, in Atlanta. The Bulldogs won 56-7. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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