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Cairo Syrupmakers running back Bryian Duncan participates in different drills during practice Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (A. Wallace for the AJC)

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech loses home game against Tennessee

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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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)

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