Photos: Bulldogs crush Middle Tennessee too

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Photos: Bulldogs crush Middle Tennessee too

Georgia easily won its third game of the season on September 15, 2018 in Athens.

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) on a keeper. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jayson Stanley (2) Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Demetris Robertson (16) celebrate Stanley's 2nd half TD reception. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) returns a first half punt for a TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Jeremiah Holloman (9) pulls in a long first half catch to set up a TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) evades Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders linebacker DQ Thomas (20) on a keeper to score a TD at the end of the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) is lifted high by Georgia Bulldogs offensive lineman Solomon Kindley (66) after scoring his first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) is lifted high by Georgia Bulldogs center Lamont Gaillard (53) after running on a keeper to score a TD at the end of the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Kirby Smart takes the field with the Bulldogs for pre-game warm ups. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) warms up before the game. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) take the field for pre-game practice. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) and Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) take the field for pre-game practice. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and Middle Tennessee coach Rick Stocksill talk during pre-game warm ups. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) hands off to Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) in the second half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) played much of the 3rd quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Rodrigo Blankenship (98) signals the start of the 4th quarter. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (6) runs for big yardage and a first down behind the blocking of Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Matt Landers (15) in the 2nd half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - UGA head coach Kirby Smart yells instructions during the 2nd half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) attempts a short pass to Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35) in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker (18) intercepts a Middle Tennessee pass in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back James Cook (6) ran the this big run in first half into the end zone, but was ruled out of bounds at the 20 yard line. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield (13) muscles through the Middle Tennessee line for a first down in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) breaks free for a first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) breaks free for a first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) and Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) celebrate their first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker (18) and Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) celebrate LeCounte's first half fumble recovery. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back Elijah Holyfield (13) runs for a first down in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Natrez Patrick (6) pressures Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders quarterback Brent Stockstill to throw incomplete in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4) returns a first half punt for a TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) recovers a fumble in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back Brian Herrien (35). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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9/15/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Tyler Simmons (87) first half TD. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 15, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

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