The University of Georgia opened the gates of Sanford Stadium to students, faculty and Athens natives to view the solar eclipse.

Attendees shared photos on Twitter of the event.

The next time Sanford Stadium opens its gates will be Sept. 2 when the football team hosts Appalachian State.

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Mississippi head coach Lane Kiffin took the head coaching job at LSU and other SEC vacancies were filled as well on Sunday. (Rogelio V. Solis/AP)

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