Photos: UGA holds on to defeat Notre Dame in South Bend

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Photos: UGA holds on to defeat Notre Dame in South Bend

The Georgia Bulldogs defeated Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind., on a late field goal. The win came 36 years since their first meeting in the 1981 Sugar Bowl.

Georgia's Roquan Smith (3) celebrates after a fumble recovery by Bulldogs defensive lineman Lorenzo Carter in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter secured the 20-19 win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia Bulldogs' Kendall Baker (65) and Natrez Patrick (6) celebrate in the fourth quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, agains the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia's Malik Herring (10) celebrates after a 20-19 win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia Bulldogs' Davin Bellamy (17) and Lorenzo Carter (7) celebrate after a 20-19 win against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia's Rodrigo Blankenship (98) kicks a field goal from the hold of Cameron Nizialek to give the Bulldogs the lead against Notre Dame Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Georgia won 20-19. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Georgia Bulldogs Walter Grant (84) and Dominick Sanders (24) make a tackle against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Sony Michel #1 of the Georgia Bulldogs runs the ball between Jerry Tillery #99 and Drue Tranquill #23 of Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Georgia wide receiver Javon Wims (6) makes a catch over Notre Dame cornerback Nick Watkins (7) during the second half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Georgia won 20-19.

Georgia running back Sony Michel (1) runs through the Notre Dame defense during the second half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017 in South Bend, Ind. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 20-19.

Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a catch over Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a catch against Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Notre Dame defensive lineman Jonathan Bonner (55) sacks Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the second half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Georgia won 20-19.

Notre Dame defensive lineman Jonathan Bonner (55) celebrates a sack of Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) during the second half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind. Georgia defeated Notre Dame 20-19.

Georgia freshman quarterback Jake Fromm throws a pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Terry Godwin #5 of the Georgia Bulldogs tries to stay on his feet while returning a kick against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Mecole Hardman #4 of the Georgia Bulldogs returns a kick against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the second quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Georgia running back Sony Michel (1) cuts away from Notre Dame defensive lineman Jonathan Bonner (55) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Georgia Bulldogs defenders celebrate after a defensive stop against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Drue Tranquill #23 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish makes a tackle against D'Andre Swift #7 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) brings in a pass from quarterback Jake Fromm while being defended by Notre Dame cornerback Nick Watkins (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush (7) looks to throw over Georgia nose tackle John Atkins (97) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) carries against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush (7) looks to pass against the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Nick Chubb #27 of the Georgia Bulldogs gets tackled by a group of Notre Dame Fighting Irish defenders in the second quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm (11) throws against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017.

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Brandon Wimbush #7 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish gets sacked by Roquan Smith #3 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the first quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

SOUTH BEND, IN - SEPTEMBER 09: Josh Adams #33 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs through the tackle attempt from Natrez Patrick #6 of the Georgia Bulldogs in the second quarter of a game at Notre Dame Stadium on September 9, 2017 in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)

Georgia linebacker Walter Grant (84) tackles Notre Dame quarterback Brandon Wimbush (7) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia running back Nick Chubb (27) runs against Notre Dame during the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks the tackle of Notre Dame cornerback Julian Love (27) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) makes a catch over Notre Dame cornerback Nick Watkins (7) during the first half Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

Georgia quarterback Jacob Eason enters the stadium for the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Georgia tailback Nick Chubb enters the stadium for the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart enters the stadium for the team's NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

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Georgia's Roquan Smith (3) celebrates after a fumble recovery by Bulldogs defensive lineman Lorenzo Carter in the closing minutes of the fourth quarter secured the 20-19 win over Notre Dame Fighting Irish Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, in South Bend, Ind.

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