UGA didn’t look particularly crisp in the opening half against Southern University on Saturday but returned to form following halftime en route to a 48-6 victory. The Bulldogs improved to 4-0 with the win, and will face Alabama next Saturday in Athens.

UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert drops back to pass in the first half against Southern University. Lambert finished the game 9-of-10 passing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA running back Sony Michel was able to shake a Southern University defender during Saturday’s win. Michel gained 82 total yards on nine touches while scoring two touchdowns. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell was able to break the tackle of Southern University defensive back Nicholas McDonald on a 23-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Greyson Lambert on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA running back Nick Chubb had a slow start against Southern University on Saturday but eclipsed 100 yards rushing for the 12th-straight game, tying Herschel Walker’s school record. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
Southern University running back Lenard Tillery breaks the tackle of UGA cornerback Malkom Parrish during the first half on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA linebacker Leonard Floyd brings down Southern University wide receiver Nico Talbert on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey passes to running back Nick Chubb during the 3rd quarter against Southern University on Saturday. Ramsey threw for 125 yards on 11-of-14 passing with no touchdowns or interceptions. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA linebacker Lorenzo Carter just misses blocking the punt of Southern University punter Greg Pittman during the second half on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie had a clear shot to the end zone but stepped out of bounds trying to avoid the tackle of Southern University defensive back Arvin Huff during the first half on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
Southern University running back Lenard Tillery leaps over a pile trying to gain extra yardage against UGA defenders Jake Ganus, Tim Kimbrough and Lorenzo Carter on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA running back Sony Michel was able to shake Southern University defensive back Andrea Augustine off of his back in route to a 58-yard touchdown run in the 3rd quarter on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
Mark Richt during the 4th quarter of UGA’s win over Southern University on Saturday. With Saturday’s victory, Richt ties former coach Wally Butts for No. 2 on the team’s all-time wins list. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA defensive tackle Trenton Thompson pressures Southern University quarterback Deonte Shorts, forcing an incomplete pass to bring up 4th down on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA backup quarterback Brice Ramsey ran a series in the first half that resulted in a Bulldogs’ field goal against Southern University on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
Southern University running back Lenard Tillery eludes the tackle of UGA linebacker Jake Ganus during the first half on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert throws a pass against Southern University on Saturday. Lambert was replaced by Brice Ramsey in the 3rd quarter and did not play at all in the 4th quarter. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)/Dawgnation)

 

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