Photos: Jackets open the season with loss to Louisville

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Photos: Jackets open the season with loss to Louisville

AJC photos from the Georgia Tech vs. Louisville game on September 1, 2023. Tech lost 39-34.

Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King (center) reacts after getting tackled during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Brent Key leaves the football field after Louisville defeated Georgia Tech during the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans react during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans react in the closing minutes of Tech’s loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Louisville's running back Jawhar Jordan (25) breaks away for a touchdown during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville's running back Jawhar Jordan (25) breaks away for a touchdown during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville fans reacts as running back Jawhar Jordan (25) breaks away for a touchdown during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville running back Jawhar Jordan (25) celebrates his 74-yard rushing touchdown with wide receiver Jimmy Calloway (7) during the fourth quarter against Georgia Tech in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King (10) leaves the football field after Louisville defeated Georgia Tech during the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville's head coach Jeff Brohm speaks during a ceremony after Louisville beat Georgia Tech during the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville's wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) holds up a football after he scored a touchdown over Georgia Tech's defensive back Ahmari Harvey (18) during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans react during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King (10) gets off a pass during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's defensive back K.J. Wallace (16) reacts during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville players celebrate their victory over Georgia Tech during the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville's wide receiver Jamari Thrash (1) scores a go-ahead touchdown during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) and quarterback Brody Rhodes (16) walk off of the field after their loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech linebacker Trenilyas Tatum (7) walks off of the field after their loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key and linebacker Jack Collins (54) walk off of the field after their loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech offensive lineman Weston Franklin (72) is consoled by a staff member after Tech lost to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech fans react in the closing minutes of Tech’s loss to Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is tackled by Louisville linebacker TJ Quinn, left, and defensive back Josh Minkins (5) for a short gain during the fourth quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is helped up by tight end Luke Benson (81) after King fumbled the ball and lost possession of the ball during the fourth quarter against the Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Louisville's wide receiver Kevin Coleman (3) scores a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Tech lost 39-34. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's head coach Brent Key congratulates tight end Brett Seither (80) after he scored a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for yards during the first quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Chase Lane (7) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Chase Lane (7) scores a 48-yard touchdown reception during the second quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Chase Lane (7) scores a touchdown past Louisville's defensive back Quincy Riley (3) during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Chase Lane (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King (10) gets off a pass during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's running back Trey Cooley (0) scores a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's running back Trey Cooley (0) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's running back Trey Cooley (0) scores a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's running back Trey Cooley (0) scores a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech defensive back Clayton Powell-Lee (5) celebrates an interception during the second quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (11) fights off a tackle attempt by Louisville linebacker Jaylin Alderman (24) during the second quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) attempts a pass with a block from offensive lineman Joe Fusile (67) during the second quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is tackled by Louisville defensive back Benjamin Perry (10) and defensive back Josh Minkins (5) on a run by King during the first quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (12) returns a punt as he is tackled by Louisville defensive back Aaron Williams (4) during the first quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) attempts a pass during the first quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) fakes a handoff to running back Dontae Smith (4) during the first quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is pressured by Louisville defensive lineman Ashton Gillotte (9) as he attempts a pass during the first quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. The ball deflected off of a Tech lineman and was intercepted by Louisville. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Louisville defensive lineman Ramon Puryear (41) and defensive lineman Dezmond Tell (99) reach to intercept a ball thrown by Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (not pictured) during the first quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads players, and coaches before their game against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key runs onto the field before their game against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's running back Trey Cooley (0) gets tackled from behind by Louisville's defensive back Josh Minkins (5) during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech’s strength coach Byron Jerideau during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Chase Lane (7) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Christian Leary (6) is not able to catch under pressure from Louisville's linebacker Antonio Watts (35) during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's running back Jamal Haynes (11) leaps over Louisville's linebacker Keith Brown (22) during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Louisville's wide receiver Jimmy Calloway (7) is not able to catch under pressure from Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King (10) during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) celebrates after running for a long first down run during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech's wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) runs past Louisville's defensive back Devin Neal (27) for a long first down run during the first half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Singleton Jr. (13) makes a touchdown catch during the fourth quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Louisville defensive back Quincy Riley (3) breaks up a pass intended for Georgia Tech wide receiver Dominick Blaylock (12) during the fourth quarter in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) attempts a pass during the fourth quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia Tech linebacker Trenilyas Tatum (7) reacts to a defensive play during the third quarter against Louisville in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia Tech lost to Louisville 39-34. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King (center) reacts after getting tackled during the second half of the inaugural Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Friday, September 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Louisville won 39-34 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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