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Georgia fans cheer before their game against Vanderbilt during an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (right) celebrates after scoring touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan (left) celebrates with Georgia tight end Ethan Barbour after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (left) runs as Vanderbilt safety Mason Lewis tackles him from behind during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (second from right) runs for 31 yards after a reception but was ruled out of bounds at the one-yard line during the second quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts after Georgia running back Dwight Phillips Jr. (not pictured) was ruled out of bounds after a run at the one-yard line during the second quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton attempts a pass during the first quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan makes a two-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan reacts after catching a two-yard touchdown reception during the first quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart reacts to a play during the first quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver Landon Roldan (left) makes a long reception against Vanderbilt cornerback Jordan Matthews during the first quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (left) scores a one-yard rushing touchdown during the second quarter against Vanderbilt in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia running back Chauncey Bowens (center) is tackled by Vanderbilt safety Davin Chandler (bottom, second from right) for a short gain during the second quarter in their SEC football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A Georgia cheerleader carries the American flag before the Bulldogs take on Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

A UGA cheerleader participates in the Dawg Walk before Georgia’s game against Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Juan Gaston Jr. participates in the Dawg Walk before facing Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia wide receiver London Humphreys greets fans before the Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Chris Cole participates in the Dawg Walk before the Bulldogs’ game against Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart greets fans during the Dawg Walk before UGA’s game against Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Ellis Robinson IV participates in the Dawg Walk before facing Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia defensive back Demello Jones participates in the Dawg Walk at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia offensive lineman Drew Bobo participates in the Dawg Walk before playing against Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. participates in the Dawg Walk before UGA plays Vanderbilt at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Georgia coach Kirby Smart greets fans during the Dawg Walk at Sanford Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Vanderbilt quarterback Jared Curtis walks onto the field at Sanford Stadium with teammates before their game against Georgia on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Athens. Curtis has been ruled out for this game with an injury. (Jason Getz/AJC)

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