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Historic Sanford Stadium reinstates traditional block lettering for University of Georgia's initial match against Marshall during the commencement of the football season.

Social media images emerged, just prior to the opening game, displaying teams repainting the iconic block letters on the endzones.

Georgia's first game of the season at Sanford Stadium, against Marshall, features a return to...
Georgia's first game of the season at Sanford Stadium, against Marshall, features a return to traditional block lettering.

Historic Sanford Stadium reinstates traditional block lettering for University of Georgia's initial match against Marshall during the commencement of the football season.

The football field at Dooley Field at Sanford Stadium in Athens is ready for the upcoming season opener, as crews have been painting the classic block lettering in the endzones. This marks the first time since 2012 that the iconic block lettering has graced the endzones of the stadium.

In a nod to the past, the Bulldogs will be stepping onto the field with the familiar lettering, providing a sense of nostalgia for fans. Photos of the painted endzones have been circulating on social media, generating excitement leading up to the season opener.

The Bulldogs' season opener will take place on a Saturday, with kickoff against the Marshall Thundering Herd set for 3:30 p.m. The pregame and postgame shows for the highly anticipated match will be broadcast live from Athens, Georgia.

Former Bulldog QB Jake From will be a part of the pregame and postgame shows, joining sports director Baillie Burmaster as hosts. Fans can expect live reporting from Athens during both the pregame and postgame shows.

The specific name of the sports director working during the Bulldogs' season opener in Athens is not provided in the available information. However, with From and Burmaster at the helm, viewers can look forward to insightful analysis and exciting commentary.

The postgame show for the Bulldogs' season opener will also be live from Athens, providing fans with an opportunity to celebrate or commiserate with fellow supporters in the wake of the game.

As the Bulldogs prepare to take on the Marshall Thundering Herd, fans can look forward to the return of a beloved tradition and the start of a new season of football in Athens.