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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Mercer, but concerns linger before ACC opener

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key appeals to a referee during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isaiah Fuhrmann is not able to catch under pressure from Mercer linebacker Evin McDowell during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Kevin Roche Jr. is not able to complete the catch under pressure from Mercer linebacker Evin McDowell (left) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Dalen Penson leaps over Mercer cornerback Cameron Goggins after a catch during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes (right) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Dalen Penson (right) makes a catch over Mercer cornerback Cameron Goggins (left) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key and players run onto the field before the start of the Georgia Tech home game against Mercer at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads the band, cheerleaders, Buzz, players, and coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home game against Mercer at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Christian Speakman gets a hug from Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key after recovering a fumble during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Christian Speakman celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Christian Speakman (left) celebrates after recovering a fumble during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mercer quarterback Jaylen King is hit by Georgia Tech defensive end Taje McCoy (left) causing a fumble during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Mercer quarterback Jaylen King is hit by Georgia Tech defensive end Taje McCoy causing a fumble during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza shouts instructions during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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