Photos: Bulldogs improve to 3-0

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Photos: Bulldogs improve to 3-0

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. South Carolina game on Sept. 18, 2021.

Georgia fans cheer for running back James Cook as he hits the end zone after breaking through South Carolina defenders on a touchdown run to take for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart (right) shakes hands with South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer after beating South Carolina 40-13 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels reacts pumping his fists after throwing a 43-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Jermaine Burton for a 14-3 lead over South Carolina during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia fans get the wave going during a 40-13 victory over South Carolina in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Jermaine Burton makes a 43-yard touchdown reception for a 14-3 lead over South Carolina during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daneils (left) and wide receiver Jermaine Burton (right) celebrate hooking up for a 43-yard touchdown reception for a 14-3 lead over South Carolina during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back James Cook breaks through South Carolina defenders on a touchdown run to take a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels warms up before playing South Carolina in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia fans are painted for the occasion to take on South Carolina in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Recruit Arch Manning stands on the sideline wearing a Georgia hat watching Georgia prepare to play South Carolina in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

A Georgia fan has a "G" shaved on his chest cheering his team taking the field to play South Carolina in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia quarterback JT Daniels passes on the opening drive on the way to a 7-0 lead over South Carolina during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell hauls in a touchdown reception to take a 21-6 lead over South Carolina during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia wide receiver Adonai Mitchell hauls in a touchdown reception to take a 21-6 lead over South Carolina during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia defenders (from left) Jordan Davis, Nolan Smith and Quay Walker tackle South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty in the end zone for a safety to take a 23-6 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia running back James Cook makes his second touchdown reception of the night for a 40-6 lead over South Carolina during the third quarter in na NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia inside linebacker Quay Walker sacks South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty but is called for a face mask penalty. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith strip-sacks South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty with Georgia recovering the fumble during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Nolan Smith celebrates after strip-sacking South Carolina quarterback Luke Doty with Georgia recovering the fumble during the third quarter in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia fans get the wave going during a 40-13 victory over South Carolina in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

Georgia outside linebacker Adam Anderson hits South Carolina quarterback Zeb Noland, forcing an incomplete pass during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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Credit: Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@

Georgia fans cheer for running back James Cook as he hits the end zone after breaking through South Carolina defenders on a touchdown run to take for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 18, 2021, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis.Compton@ajc.com”

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