PHOTOS: UGA Band, cheerleaders and fans show spirit in L.A.

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PHOTOS: UGA Band, cheerleaders and fans show spirit in L.A.

Georgia cheerleaders perform during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Monday Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A large screen displays images of Georgia including Georgia live mascot UGA near the LA Connection Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Monday Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band color guard performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Members of the Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Members of the Georgia Redcoat Marching Band perform during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band drum majors performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia mascot Hairy Dawg performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band feature twirler performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

The Georgia Redcoat Marching Band performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia cheerleaders perform during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

A member of Georgia Redcoat Marching Band cheers as they exit during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

A Georgia cheerleader performs during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans walk on the street near Crypto.com Arena, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia cheerleaders leave during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer as Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, cheerleaders, baton twirlers and Hairy Dog perform during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

CPF Playoff sign is displayed near Crypto.com Arena, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans film the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, cheerleaders, baton twirlers and Hairy Dog perform during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, cheerleaders, baton twirlers and Hairy Dog perform during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fan Colt Mixon, 12, wears a Star Wars inspired Georgia costume during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sun., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Mon. Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, cheerleaders, baton twirlers and Hairy Dog perform during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hairy Dawg poses with Georgia fans during the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Hairy Dog and cheerleaders lead Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, and baton twirlers a during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer as Georgia Redcoat Marching Band, cheerleaders, baton twirlers and Hairy Dog perform during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Colt Mixon (left), 12, gets a high-five from Hairy Dog high-five during a pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Convention Center, Sunday., Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia cheerleaders perform during the Georgia pep rally at the Playoff Fan Central at the LA Connection Center, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Los Angeles, Ca. Georgia plays TCU for the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Monday Jan. 9, 2023, at SoFi Stadium. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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