Photos: Bulldogs are 5-0 after beating Tennessee

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Photos: Bulldogs are 5-0 after beating Tennessee

Georgia defeated Tennessee 38-12 in Athens on September 29, 2018.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with quarterback Justin Fields after his first of two second half touchdown runs against Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 38-12. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Justin Fields dives into the endzone past Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy for a 24-0 lead during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. It was the first of two touchdowns for Fields in the second half during a 38-12 Georgia victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) scores Georgia's final touchdown in the 4th quarter on a keeper. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia linebacker D'Andre Walker (left) celebrates his sack of Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano with Jonathan Ledbetter during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tight end Isaac Nauta recovers a Jake Fromm fumble and returns it past Tennessee linebacker Darrin Kirkland Jr. for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tight end Isaac Nauta recovers a Jake Fromm fumble and takes it to the house for a touchdown against Tennessee for a 7-0 lead during the first quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

9/29/18 - Athens - Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs for a first down after a pass from Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) to set up UGA's first touchdown. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Deandre Baker (18) breaks up a Tennessee pass attempt to force them to punt in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) sacks Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jarrett Guarantano in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm prepares to play Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Tyler Clark (52) and Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) celebrate Walker's sack of Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) runs for a first down to set up Georgia's second touchdown. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia running backs Elijah Holyfield and D'Andre Swift prepare to play Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift gets into the endzone past Tennessee defenders for a 17-0 lead during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia linebacker D'Andre Walker sacks Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia linebacker D'Andre Walker sacks Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano during the second quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running backs Elijah Holyfield and D'Andre Swift prepare to play Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterbacks Jake Fromm and Justin Fields prepare to play Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) and Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) pursue a fumble by Tennessee Volunteers running back Jeremy Banks (33) that was recovered by Taylor in the second half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) recovers a fumble by Tennessee Volunteers running back Jeremy Banks (33) in the second half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs linebacker D'Andre Walker (15) celebrates after Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) recovered a fumble in the second half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) breaks away on a 14-yard touchdown run in the 2nd half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs running back D'Andre Swift (7) carries the defense with him on a 14-yard touchdown run in the 2nd half with the help of a block by Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Mecole Hardman (4). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia quarterback Justin Fields dives into the endzone past Tennessee defensive back Micah Abernathy for a 24-0 lead during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. It was the first of two touchdowns for Fields in the second half during a 38-12 Georgia victory. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien bulls his way through three Tennessee defenders for a first down during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defenders Tyler Clark (from left), Natrez Patrick, and Julian Rochester wrap up Tennessee running back Jeremy Banks at the line of scrimmage during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia running back D'Andre Swift scores a touchdown past Tennessee defenders Bryce Thompson (left) and Nigel Warrior for a 31-12 lead during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia linebacker Juwan Taylor recovers a Tennessee fumble during the fourth quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt talks with his team after they fell behind 31-12. UGA won 38-12. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) and Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Juwan Taylor (44) celebrate after the defense held Tennessee on 3rd down to force a punt in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

9/29/18 - Athens - Georgia defense swarms Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) including Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Juwan Taylor (44), Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Walter Grant (84) and Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Julian Rochester (5). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) directs the offense in the first half behind Georgia Bulldogs center Lamont Gaillard (53). The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs wide receiver Terry Godwin (5) runs for a 1st down on a pass from Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Jake Fromm (11) in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs defensive tackle Michael Barnett (94) pressures Tennessee Volunteers quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) to throw incomplete in the first half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Justin Fields (1) scrambles for a 1st down in the 1st half. The University of Georgia Bulldogs played the Tennessee Volunteers in a NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, GA. BOB ANDRES /BANDRES@AJC.COM

Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte III holds the hit stick while celebrating a 38-12 victory over Tennessee in the final seconds of a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia defensive back Deandre Baker breaks up a pass by leveling Tennessee wide receiver Tyler Byrd during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia tailback Brian Herrien goes over the top of Tennessee defenders for a first down during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Former Georgia running back and NFL player Herschel Walker is on hand to call the Dawgs to begin the game against Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm completes a pass against Tennessee during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm completes a pass against Tennessee during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano passes against Georgia during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Air Force Reserve A-10 pilot David Knighton shows his support for Georgia during recognition on the field after a fly over in the game against Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee defensive back Nigel Warrior loses his helmet knocking Georgia wide receiver Riley Ridley out of bounds on a reception during the second half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm celebrates with tailback D'Andre Swift after the tailback ran for a touchdown against Tennessee during the first half in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart gives wide receiver Ahkil Crumpton a pat on the head after beating Tennessee 38-12 in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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Georgia head coach Kirby Smart celebrates with quarterback Justin Fields after his first of two second half touchdown runs against Tennessee in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept 29, 2018, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 38-12. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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