Photos: The scene at the Georgia vs. Tennessee-Martin game

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Photos: The scene at the Georgia vs. Tennessee-Martin game

AJC photos from the scene at Georgia's season opener against Tennessee-Martin on September 2, 2023.

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) wearing #77 points to the sky before their game against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Truss was wearing #77 to honor late teammate Devin Willock. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) talks to quarterback Gunner Stockton (14) during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's wide receiver Dillon Bell (86) dances during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) throws a football during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans walk on the new concourse level of gate 9 before the season opener against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

Georgia's quarterback Carson Beck (15) warms up during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during the first half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during pregame practice before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer as Georgia players enter the football field before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Uga XI, nicknamed Boom, arrives in a parking lot before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans take a selfie before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans react during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

UGA XI, known as Boom, leaves at the end of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans light up the stadium at the start of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia cheerleaders react as fans light up the stadium at the start of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans cheer during the second half in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Georgia fans light up the stadium at the start of the fourth quarter in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. Georgia won 48-7 over UT Martin. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

Students honor the late Sonny Seiler before Georgia home opener against UT Martin in an NCAA football game at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason.Getz@ajc.com

Georgia offensive lineman Xavier Truss (73) wearing #77 points to the sky before their game against UT-Martin at Sanford Stadium, Saturday, September 2, 2023, in Athens, Ga. Truss was wearing #77 to honor late teammate Devin Willock. (Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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