Homecoming this year at the University saw a fusion of old and new traditions. At halftime, seniors Madison Asef and Trey Sinyard were crowned homecoming king and queen (above left). A student vote last week elected the two to the positions.

Photo by LEXI DEAGEN

Many alumni who returned for the weekend also took an active role in the week’s festivities, including alumni cheerleaders (above right), who have been coming back to cheer on the Bulldogs for over 25 years. Sanford Stadium also saw the 37th edition of the Redcoat Alumni Band, who performed the traditional pregame medleys.

Of course, the “transfer of power” from interim mascot Russ to Big Bad Bruce (left) was the most significant non-football event of the game. University President Michael Adams “collared” Bruce in a special ceremony about ten minutes before kickoff, and a once-simple bulldog ascended to the throne as Uga VIII.

—Robbie Ottley

Photo by MAX BEECHING