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PHOTOS: UGA uses explosive plays to grab win over Vanderbilt

UGA running back Sony Michel
Brant Sanderlin/ AJC
William McFadden
William McFadden

It wasn’t a particularly pretty day for the Bulldogs, but they managed to leave Nashville with a win over Vanderbilt behind some big plays.

Check out some of the best views and images from the game below:

Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Greyson Lambert turns to pitch the ball against Vanderbilt in the first half. The running game was effective for the Bulldogs in the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
Georgia Bulldogs quarterback Greyson Lambert turns to pitch the ball against Vanderbilt in the first half. The running game was effective for the Bulldogs in the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt safety Andrew Williamson during the first half. Michel had a 31-yard touchdown run for Georgia in the second quarter. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt safety Andrew Williamson during the first half. Michel had a 31-yard touchdown run for Georgia in the second quarter. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA wide receiver Isaiah McKenzie follows the lead of his blockers on the way to a 77-yard touchdown return on a punt in the first quarter. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA punt returner Isaiah McKenzie follows the lead of his blockers on the way to a 77-yard touchdown return on a punt in the first quarter. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert walks off the field after throwing an incomplete pass, bringing up 4th down against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert walks off the field after throwing an incomplete pass, bringing up 4th down against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel en route to a 31-yard first half touchdown against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel en route to a 31-yard first half touchdown against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA punt returner Isaiah McKenzie looks for running room in the first half. McKenzie retuned a first quarter punt for a 77-yard touchdown against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA punt returner Isaiah McKenzie looks for running room in the first half. McKenzie retuned a first quarter punt for a 77-yard touchdown against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey looks down field late in the first half against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey looks down field late in the first half against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA linebacker Jake Ganus couldn't come up with the interception after teammate Quincy Mauger knocked the ball from Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Sherfield during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA linebacker Jake Ganus couldn’t come up with the interception after teammate Quincy Mauger knocked the ball from Vanderbilt wide receiver Trent Sherfield during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey watches his pass find tight end Jackson Harris late in the first half against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Brice Ramsey watches his pass find tight end Jackson Harris late in the first half against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt safety Arnold Tarpley en route to a first half touchdown. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt safety Arnold Tarpley en route to a first half touchdown. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA head coach Mark Richt reacts to a call during the first half against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA head coach Mark Richt reacts to a call during the first half against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA punt returner Isaiah McKenzie returns a punt for a touchdown against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA punt returner Isaiah McKenzie returns a punt for a touchdown against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA linebacker Jordan Jenkins brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA linebacker Jordan Jenkins brings down Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary during the first half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Sony Michel eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt linebacker Nehemiah Mitchell during the second half
UGA running back Sony Michel eludes the tackle of Vanderbilt linebacker Nehemiah Mitchell during the second half
UGA linebacker Jake Ganus celebrates with teammate Reggie Carter after he intercepted a Vanderbilt pass in the end zone. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA linebacker Jake Ganus celebrates with teammate Reggie Carter after he intercepted a Vanderbilt pass in the end zone. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
Despite the double team by Vanderbilt offensive tackle Will Holden and center Spencer Pulley, UGA defensive tackle DaQuan Hawkins was able to pressure Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary out of the pocket during the second half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
Despite the double team by Vanderbilt offensive tackle Will Holden and center Spencer Pulley, UGA defensive tackle DaQuan Hawkins was able to pressure Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary out of the pocket during the second half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer talks during a timeout against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer talks during a timeout against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Nick Chubb looks for a way around Vanderbilt safety Arnold Tarpley during the second half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA running back Nick Chubb looks for a way around Vanderbilt safety Arnold Tarpley during the second half. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
Marshall Morgan by Brant Sanderlin AJC UGA vs. Vanderbilt 2015 DRC_4021
UGA place kicker Marshall Morgan watches as a 4th quarter field goal attempt misses against Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
Nick Chubb by Brant Sanderlin AJC UGA vs. Vanderbilt 2015 DRC_5064
UGA running back Nick Chubb tries to elude the grasp of Vanderbilt linebacker Nigel Bowden during the second half of Saturday’s win. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert celebrates his rushing touchdown over Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert celebrates his rushing touchdown over Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA celebrates the win over Vanderbilt with fans who made the trip to Nashville. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA celebrates the win over Vanderbilt with fans who made the trip to Nashville. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert and Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary greet each other following the Bulldog win. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert and Vanderbilt quarterback Johnny McCrary greet each other following the Bulldog win. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA tight end Jeb Blazevich celebrates the win over Vanderbilt. The sophomore tight end caught one pass for 19 yards. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
UGA tight end Jeb Blazevich celebrates the win over Vanderbilt. The sophomore tight end caught one pass for 19 yards. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
With blood on his pants, UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert walks off the field following the win over Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)
With blood on his pants, UGA quarterback Greyson Lambert walks off the field following the win over Vanderbilt. (Brant Sanderlin/ AJC)

 

 

 

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