PHOTOS: Georgia Tech routs Alcorn State in season opener

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech routs Alcorn State in season opener

Georgia Tech beat Alcorn State 41-0 on September 1, 2018 in Atlanta.

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Buzz entertains fans before the Georgia Tech home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back Qua Searcy (1) and other players celebrate their 41-0 victory over the Alcorn State during the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back KirVonte Benson (30) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back KirVonte Benson (30) dives into the endzone for a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (24) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads the band, cheerleaders, Buzz, players, and coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (24) breaks away for a go-ahead touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (24) breaks away for a go-ahead touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech defensive back Tariq Carpenter (29) reacts in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) dives into the endzone for a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans lining the way to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads the band, cheerleaders, players and coaches during the Players' Walk before the home opener against the Alcorn State outside Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans lining the way to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans lining the way to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans lining the way to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Apparently family members of Georgia Tech offensive lineman Will Bryan (70) wait for their player during the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) is greeted by fans during the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson is greeted by fans during the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fans lining the way to Bobby Dodd Stadium for the Players' Walk in preparation for the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson instructs Georgia Tech running back Qua Searcy (1) in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech defensive back Tariq Carpenter (29) reacts in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back Nathan Cottrell (31) eludes a tackle by Alcorn State defensive back Quintin Smith (26) in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech wide receiver Jalen Camp (80) makes a one-hand catch but ruled incomplete in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech defensive back Juanyeh Thomas (28) eludes a tackle by Alcorn State tight end Jerimiah Green (84) in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech running back Jordan Mason (24) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech cheerleading team members celebrate for a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) celebrates with teammates after he scored a touchdown in the first half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech fan cheers before the season home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) runs with the ball in the second half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech defensive back Kaleb Oliver (40) and Georgia Tech running back KirVonte Benson (30) celebrate their 41-0 victory over the Alcorn State during the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson and Alcorn State head coach shake hands after Georgia Tech beat Alcorn State 41-0 during the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alcorn State wide receiver Charles Hughes (5) fumbles the ball after hit by Georgia Tech defensive back Tariq Carpenter (29) and Georgia Tech defensive back Zamari Walton (21) in the second half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson instructs Georgia Tech running back Melvin Davis (23) in the second half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback Tobias Oliver (8) runs with the ball in the second half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Alcorn State defensive back Keyron Kinsler Jr. (15) recovers a fumble as Georgia Tech running back Josh Blancato (27) looks in the second half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson shouts instructions in the second half of the Georgia Tech home opener at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, September 1, 2018. Georgia Tech won 41-0 over the Alcorn State. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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September 1, 2018 Atlanta - Buzz entertains fans before the Georgia Tech home opener against the Alcorn State on Saturday, September 1, 2018. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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