Photos: Second-ranked Bulldogs shut out Samford

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Photos: Second-ranked Bulldogs shut out Samford

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Samford game on Sept. 9, 2022.

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates his rushing touchdown with offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart greets Samford Bulldogs head coach Chris Hatcher after their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) attempts a pass during the second quarter against Samford Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) scores a rushing touchdown against Samford Bulldogs cornerback Torrence Pollard (14) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) scores makes a touchdown catch against Samford Bulldogs linebacker Parker Hughes (17) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia wide receiver Dillon Bell (center) celebrates his touchdown reception with Daijun Edwards (left) and Marcus Rosemy-JackSaint for a 20-0 lead over Samford during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett goes in for a touchdown on a quarterback keeper against Samford for a 13-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh gets in the end zone on a short touchdown run past Samford defender Isaiah Richardson for a 30-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams sacks Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon for a loss during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive lineman Mykel Williams (left) celebrates his sack of Samford quarterback Quincy Crittendon for a loss with linebacker Thomas Neville during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett gets some protection as he gets off a pass against Samford during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia wide receiver Ladd McConkey just misses the pass from Stetson Bennett in the end zone with Samford defensive back Fred Flavors defending during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson (left) forces the fumble as he hits Samford quarterback Michael Harris with Georgia inside linebacker Xavian Sorey (far left) recovering for the turnover during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

After Georgia defensive back Dan Jackson forced a fumble against Samford quarterback Michael Harris, Georgia inside linebacker Xavian Sorey (right) celebrates his fumble recovery for the turnover during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh picks up a long first-down gain avoiding the tackle by Samford defender David Coleman during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Mykel Williams (13) sacks Samford Bulldogs quarterback Quincy Crittendon (2) during the fourth quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) runs for yards during the third quarter against the Samford Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard (from left) and defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse tackle Samford wide receiver Chandler Smith during the second half during a 33-0 shutout in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) hits Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) after Hiers attempted a pass during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Samford Bulldogs wide receiver Chandler Smith (0) is tackled by Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse (78) and defensive back Javon Bullard (22) for a loss during the third quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) runs against Samford Bulldogs defensive end Kobe Stewart (91) before he throws a pass at the end of the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) makes a catch against Samford Bulldogs defensive back Isaiah Richardson (21) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Nolan Smith (4) tackles Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) returns a punt as Samford Bulldogs linebacker Nathan East (5) pursues during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) leaps around Samford Bulldogs wide receiver J.R. Tran-Reno (8) as Georgia Bulldogs linebacker MJ Sherman (8) blocks as McConkey returns a punt during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Jalen Carter (88) hits Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) as he attempts a pass during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kendall Milton (2) fights for extra yards against Samford Bulldogs linebacker Noah Martin (32, left) and defensive back Isaiah Richardson (21) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia linebackers Smael Mondon (left) and Nolan Smith (right) sandwich Samford quarterback Michael Hiers for the tackle on a short gain on a quarterback keeper during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett has pass protection as he leads a scoring drive that results in a field goal against Samford for a 23-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

A Georgia Hail Mary pass falls incomplete in the end zone with Samford defending as time expires during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart confers with quarterback Stetson Bennett after a scoring drive that resulted in a field goal against Samford for a 23-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia running back Daijun Edwards picks up yardage against Samford during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett completes a pass to running back Kenny McIntosh during the first half against Samford in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia mascots Hairy Dawg and UGA X celebrate on the sidelines during a 33-0 shutout over Samford in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Athens. “Curtis Compton / Curtis Compton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins (93) reacts after a defensive stop during the first half of their game against the Samford Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs place kicker Jack Podlesny (96) kicks a field goal during their game against the Samford Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson (17) causes a fumble by Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) during the first quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Dan Jackson (17) causes a fumble by Samford Bulldogs quarterback Michael Hiers (10) during the first quarter of their game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Christopher Smith (29) and defensive back Javon Bullard (22) celebrate a defensive stop during the first half of their game against the Samford Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) is unable to make a touchdown catch defended by Samford Bulldogs defensive back Fred Flavors (38) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs tight end Brock Bowers (19) is unable to make a touchdown catch against Samford Bulldogs safety Wade White (40) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Ladd McConkey (84) is unable to make a touchdown catch against Samford Bulldogs defensive back Fred Flavors (38) during the first quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) runs for yardage during the first quarter against the Samford Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. Georgia won 33-0. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Bulldogs running back Kenny McIntosh (6) celebrates his rushing touchdown with offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) during the second quarter at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 10, 2022, in Athens. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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