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PHOTOS: UGA lets big lead slip away in Tennessee loss

UGA wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell could not come up with the last pass of the game
Brant Sanderlin/AJC
William McFadden
William McFadden

UGA lost its star running back Nick Chubb on the first play of the game and struggled offensively afterward. A touchdown on defense and special teams helped UGA build an early 24-3 lead, but Tennessee took a 31-24 lead in the third quarter before holding on and defeating the Bulldogs, 38-31.

Here are the best sights from a close game in Knoxville, Tenn.

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UGA wide receiver Reggie Davis drops a pass in the end zone late in the fourth quarter as Tennessee defensive back Malik Foreman defends. Although Davis dropped a potential game-winning touchdown, he led the Bulldogs with 101 yards receiving and scored two touchdowns on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA safety Johnathan Abram brings down Tennessee wide receiver Von Pearson after the ball bounced out of the hands of the receiver during the fourth quarter on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA running back Sony Michel is brought down by Tennessee defensive backs Todd Kelly Jr. (6) and Brian Randolph during the second half. Michel took over at running back after Chubb left the game and gained 145 yards on 22 carries for the Bulldogs. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert was 15 of 32 passing with 279 yards and two touchdowns in the 31-38 loss to Tennessee. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA wide receiver Reggie Davis returns a punt for a touchdown against Tennessee during the first half. The 70-yard return gave UGA a 24-3 lead in the second quarter. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA coach Mark Richt looks on during the first half against Tennessee. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert was 15 of 32 with 279 yards and two touchdowns while getting sacked once in the 31-38 loss to Tennessee. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs eludes the tackle of Georgia defensive tackle Sterling Bailey as linebacker Tim Kimbrough closes in. Dobbs rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns while throwing for 312 yards and three more scores in the 31-38 win over the Georgia. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA running back Sony Michel was able to stay on his feet for a 66-yard run after being tripped up by Tennessee defensive back Cameron Sutton during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA wide receiver Reggie Davis makes a catch in front of Tennessee defensive back LaDarrell McNeil during the first half on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA safety Dominick Sanders leaps after Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs during the first half of Saturday’s loss. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer sends in a play with quarterback Greyson Lambert late in the fourth quarter against Tennessee on Saturday. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA linebacker Jake Ganus and Tennessee offensive lineman Kyler Kerbyson talk things over during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA wide receiver Reggie Davis returns a punt for a touchdown against Tennessee during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA running back Nick Chubb was shaken up on this play, the first of the game, against Tennessee. Chubb was taken to the locker room, but returned to the UGA sideline in the second half on crutches. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA running back Sony Michel is brought down by Tennessee defensive end Derek Barnett during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA safety Johnathan Abram tries to drag down Tennessee quarterback Joshua Dobbs during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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UGA wide receiver Reggie Davis returns a punt for a touchdown against Tennessee during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
Georgia tailback Nick Chubb is attended to on the sideline at Ney;and Stadium after injuring his left knee on the first play of the game. AJC / BRANT SANDERLIN
UGA tailback Nick Chubb is attended to on the sideline at Neyland Stadium after injuring his left knee on the first play of the game. (Brant Sanderlin/AJC)
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