University of Georgia president Jere Morehead joined former Georgia football coach Vince Dooley and others to ring the New York Stock Exchange closing bell Thursday afternoon, marking the start of the 2022 football season.
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Chick-fil-A chairman Dan T. Cathy were also included in the ceremonial event, which was planned ahead of the two-game Chick-fil-A Kickoff Classic at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
The Bulldogs will play the Oregon Ducks on Saturday, and The Yellow Jackets will play the Clemson Tigers on Monday.