PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses home game against Tennessee

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses home game against Tennessee

The Yellow Jackets hosted No. 18 Tennessee a week after Georgia Tech lost to Colorado in the season opener at home. Saturday's loss against the Volunteers leaves Tech 0-2 for the first time since 1989.

Georgia Tech players leave the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter (7) and Tennessee linebacker Jeremiah Telander (behind) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Trelain Maddox (1) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) gets tackled by Georgia Tech defensive end Taje McCoy (41) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee running back DeSean Bishop (18) is stopped by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas (95) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee fans react during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (22) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas (95) reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza (15) is sacked by Tennessee defensive lineman Jordan Norman (33) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. Tennessee defeated Georgia Tech 45-24. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) has his punt blocked by Georgia Tech defensive back Trae Stevenson Jr. (23) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions (28) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions (28) returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets lost 45-24 against the Volunteers. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza gets off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza prepares to get off a pass during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza shouts instructions during the first half against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key instructs during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Members of the Georgia Tech cheerleading team perform during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley celebrates with a coaching staff after scoring during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in the football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before Georgia Tech home gains against Tennessee in Saturday's game at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. runs the ball during the first half of the game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Tennessee tight end Ethan Davis scores a touchdown past Georgia Tech defensive back Tae Harris during the first half against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Elgin Sessions returns a blocked punt for a touchdown past Tennessee punter Jackson Ross during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta.(Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Credit: Hyosub Shin/AJC

Georgia Tech players leave the field after a 45-24 loss to Tennessee in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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