The number one ranked Georgia Bulldogs showcased why they have earned that ranking this Saturday, as they easily disposed of the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles by a score of 48-3.

Most of the Bulldogs' starters played into the third quarter before giving way to a good deal of younger players and allowing them to get valuable reps against the Golden Eagles. On the Tennessee Tech side, they were unable to get much of anything done through the air and were held to 2.9 yards per carry on the ground.

As the Dawgs now set their sights on their SEC opener against Kentucky next week, here are five takeaways from this week's commanding win.

Trevor Etienne is going to be a problem for opposing defenses

After serving a one-game suspension last week against the Clemson Tigers, Trevor Etienne made his debut on Saturday in a Bulldog uniform. He immediately showed why Georgia's staff worked to get him out of the transfer portal last December when he left Florida.

Etienne recorded only five carries, but made the most of them, picking up 78 yards including a long run of 45 yards. Etienne also caught two passes for 14 yards, flexing his ability to contribute in the receiving game. Etienne led the Bulldogs' skill players in total yards and figures to have a great deal more touches in the coming weeks.

Etienne's return combined with the emergence of Nate Frazier and continual progress of Branson Robinson should give Georgia fans a great deal of confidence that their run game can be a key asset in carrying them through the upcoming SEC slate.

Depth at wide receiver, tight end not an issue

With the departures of Brock Bowers and Ladd McConkey and subsequent dismissal of RaRa Thomas this offseason, some Georgia fans had concerns regarding the depth in both the receiver and tight end rooms. Those concerns should be eased greatly by the results of the first two weeks.

Nine different receivers caught passes for the Bulldogs on Saturday against Tennessee Tech, with Arian Smith and Dillon Bell leading Georgia in receptions. Dominic Lovett and Colbie Young also caught touchdown passes, while Anthony Evans showed his abilities on the opening punt return that he took 56 yards deep into Tech territory. Freshmen Sacovie White and Nitro Tuggle both caught their first passes at Georgia, as did Southern Cal transfer Michael Jackson III.

In the tight end room, Oscar Delp recorded his first catch of the season before leaving with an injury, though he is expected to be back for next week's game. Lawson Luckie continued to be the most impactful tight end in the receiving game with a pair of catches for 43 yards and a touchdown, while Ben Yurosek played heavy snaps and freshman Jaden Reddell had his first catch as a Bulldog.

Georgia has spread the ball all around over the first two weeks of the season, indicating the depth the Bulldogs' have at these skill positions and the versatility that can be expected from their offensive attack.

Watch out for Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins

While the returns of Nazir Stackhouse and Warren Brinson were heralded heading into the season, it was another Georgia defensive lineman who emerged as a frequent playmaker on Saturday.

Tyrion Ingram-Dawkins, a redshirt junior, has previously been a rotational lineman for UGA in the past, playing in eight games a season ago and recording eight tackles and one sack. However, he has stepped into a starting role this season and stepped up against the Golden Eagles. Ingram-Dawkins recorded four tackles, including three tackles-for-loss, leading a Georgia team that totaled ten tackles-for-loss in the game.

If Ingram-Dawkins continues to play at a high level, the Bulldogs could easily have the strongest starting lineup along the defensive line in the Southeastern Conference. His contributions on the interior will continue to grow in importance as Georgia enters more challenging portions of their schedule.

Dan Jackson deserves more recognition

With the excitement around superstar Malaki Starks and five-star recruit KJ Bolden, the veteran presence of Dan Jackson has flown under the radar. However, he has continued to make plays and make his case for a starting spot at safety.

Jackson has six starts over the past three years, and early on this season has continued to show his improvement. Jackson has five tackles over the past two weeks and recovered a fumble to give the ball back to Georgia against Tennessee Tech. Jackson has been strong in coverage in both games to begin the year and, along with Bolden's emergence, has helped make the safety position that appeared to be a question mark for Georgia in the offseason a clear strength.

If Jackson continues to play up to this level, Georgia will have many options in the secondary, including the ability to move Malaki Starks all over the field while still having two dependable and proven safety options on the back end of the defense.

Gunner Stockton is QB2...for now

One thing to watch heading into this game was the quarterback position, with many wondering if Jaden Rashada would see any playing time. In the end, Gunner Stockton finished out the entire second half for Georgia, affirming his status as the clear-cut backup at this time.

Stockton went 10-for-12 for 90 passing yards, turning in a solid yet uninspiring performance for the Dawgs. While this isn't of particular importance at this point in the season, it can provide some insight into next year's quarterback competition. If Stockton is going to beat out Rashada and freshman Ryan Puglisi, he will have to continue to make improvements to his game.

However, Stockton is the undeniable best option for Georgia at the moment in the event that another quarterback enters the game, and will likely get the opportunity to take more reps in certain games going forward should the Bulldogs pull away from some of the lesser opponents they face out of the SEC. It will be intriguing to continue to watch Stockton and see if he develops further and shows more signs of his potential to be the Bulldogs' quarterback of the future.

This article originally appeared on Bulldogs Wire: Five takeaways from Georgia's commanding victory over Tennessee Tech