Photos: Bulldogs cruise past Vanderbilt in opener

Georgia Bulldogs

Photos: Bulldogs cruise past Vanderbilt in opener

Photos from Georgia’s August 31, 2019 season opener.

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm leaves the field after beating Vanderbilt 30-6 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia fans light up Vanderbilt stadium to start the fourth quarter during a 30-6 victory over Vanderbilt in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien gets a hoist from Solomon Kindley celebrating his touchdown to take a 21-0 lead over Vanderbilt during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm and wide receiver Demetris Robertson celebrate a touchdown connection for a 7-0 lead over Vanderbilt during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback James Cook gets past Vanderbilt safety Tae Daley for a touchdown to take a 14-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback James Cook celebrates his touchdown with Jake Fromm to take a 14-0 lead over Vanderbilt during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien goes over the top of Vanderbilt cornerback Dashaun Jerkins for a first down on Georgia's second touchdown drive during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart and his team take the field to play Vanderbilt during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien gets into the end zone for a touchdown to take a 21-0 lead over Vanderbilt during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback D'Andre Swift picks up yardage against Vanderbilt cornerback Cam Watkins during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia fans look on and celebrate a second touchdown for a 14-0 lead over Vanderbilt during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia wide receiver George Pickens can't hold on to a pass in the end zone. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia linebackers Azeez Ojulari (left) and Channing Tindall sack Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (right) gets some air leading the celebration after defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt recovers a fumble by Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal (bottom) during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tight end Eli Wolf picks up yardage against Vanderbilt during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia wide receiver Kearis Jackson fumbles as he is leveled by Vanderbilt defenders after a long reception during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm completes a pass against Vanderbilt during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart makes a point with his defense against Vanderbilt during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia fans light up Vanderbilt stadium for the fourth quarter during a 30-6 victory in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift goes over the top of Vanderbilt defenders for extra yardage during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift picks up yardage against Vanderbilt during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia linebacker Jermaine Johnson puts a lick on Vanderbilt quarterback Riley Neal during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive lineman Devonte Wyatt gets five from Kirby Smart after recovering a Vanderbilt fumble during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive lineman Jordan Davis celebrates a 30-6 victory over Vanderbilt in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm leaves the field after beating Vanderbilt 30-6 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Nashville. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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