PHOTOS: Bulldogs roll over Austin Peay in Athens

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PHOTOS: Bulldogs roll over Austin Peay in Athens

Georgia beat Austin Peay 45-0 in the Bulldogs’ season-opener on September 1, 2018.

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson breaks away from Austin Peay defensive back Malik Davis for a touchdown and a 24-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson breaks away from Austin Peay defenders for a touchdown and a 24-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield gets in the endzone past Austin Peay defender Isaiah Norman for a 31-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields leads the offense during the second quarter against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs running back DeAndre Swift goes over the top of Austin Peay defenders for a first down during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs running back DeAndre Swift goes over the top of Austin Peay defender Kordell Jackson for a first down during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs running back DeAndre Swift runs through Austin Peay defenders for a touchdown and a 17-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Hairy Dawg gives fans five during the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs Dawg Walk arrival for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Kirby Smart and the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs arrive during the Dawg Walk for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Jake Fromm and the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs arrive during the Dawg Walk for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Quarterback Jake Fromm looks on as Kirby Smart gives a fan five while the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs arrive during the Dawg Walk for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Cheerleaders lead the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs into Sanford Stadium during the Dawg Walk for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Kirby Smart bumps knuckles with a young fan while the No. 4 Georgia Bulldogs arrive during the Dawg Walk for the 2018 season opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and Justin Fields prepare to play Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and Justin Fields prepare to play Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs James Cook levels Austin Peayâs Deangelo Wilson on a kick return and is called for targeting and ejected from the game during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields throws a touchdown strike to Isaac Nauta for a 45-0 lead over Austin Peay during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields completes a pass against Austin Peay during the second half on the way to a 45-0 victory in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs tight end Isaac Nauta goes for a touchdown on a reception from Justin Fields for a 45-0 lead Austin Peay during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield breaks a tackle by Austin Peay defender Kordell Jackson for yardage during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Dawg Nation turns out for the Georgia Bulldogs home opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs Jake Fromm completes a pass against Austin Peay during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs defenders led by defensive back J.R. Reed smother Austin Peay running back Ahmaad Tanner during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Georgia won the game 45-0. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs Riley Ridley (from left), Jake Fromm, and Demetris Robertson celebrate Robertsonâs touchdown against Austin Peay for a 24-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs players take the field for the home opener against Austin Peay in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm and wide reciever Riley Ridley celebrate hooking up for a touchdown for a 10-0 lead over Austin Peay during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Riley Ridley celebrates his touchdown reception against Austin Peay for a 10-o lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields runs for a first down against Austin Peay on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield cuts through Austin Peay defenders for a long touchdown run and a 31-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs defensive backs J.R. Reed and Deangelo Gibbs sandwich Austin Peay wide receiver Jay Parker during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman breaks away from Austin Peay defenders for a touchdown during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs players celebrate as DâAndre Walker (left) comes up with a fumble recovery against Austin Peay during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart and Austin Peay head coach Will Healy shake hands at the end of a 45-0 victory by Georgia a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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September 1, 2018 Athens: Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson breaks away from Austin Peay defensive back Malik Davis for a touchdown and a 24-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 1, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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