Georgia Tech Express https://georgiatechexpress.com/ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Sports Wed, 04 Dec 2024 20:05:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Georgia Tech Fights Valiantly, Comes Up Short in Historic 8 OT Effort at UGA https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-fights-valiantly-comes-up-short-in-historic-8-ot-effort-at-uga/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-fights-valiantly-comes-up-short-in-historic-8-ot-effort-at-uga https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-fights-valiantly-comes-up-short-in-historic-8-ot-effort-at-uga/#respond Sat, 30 Nov 2024 17:09:15 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=86705 Georgia Tech Fights Valiantly, Falls Short In Historic 8OT Game At UGA By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com    Four hours and 18 minutes, 86 points and 8 overtimes…    In a thrilling showdown that will be remembered for years to come, Georgia Tech faced off against the #7 Georgia Bulldogs in a historic football game […]

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Georgia Tech Fights Valiantly, Falls Short In Historic 8OT Game At UGA

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

   Four hours and 18 minutes, 86 points and 8 overtimes…

   In a thrilling showdown that will be remembered for years to come, Georgia Tech faced off against the #7 Georgia Bulldogs in a historic football game that stretched into eight overtimes.

   The atmosphere at Sanford Stadium was electric, with fans from both sides filled with anticipation for the latest chapter in this fierce rivalry known as “Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate.”

  As the game unfolded, Georgia Tech jumped to an impressive start, leading 17-0 at halftime. Coach Brent Key’s team showcased resilience and determination, with quarterback Haynes King, described by both head coaches as a ‘warrior,’ delivering a standout performance by throwing for 303 yards and rushing for another 110. The Yellow Jackets seemed poised to secure their first victory over Georgia since 2016, jumping out to a 17-0 lead and shutting out out the Bulldogs in the first half for the first time since 2018.but the Bulldogs had other plans.

  When Tech went up 27-13 with just five minutes left in the game, frustrated UGA fans were seen leaving the stadium in large numbers.

   Most would regret that decision as Georgia clawed back from a 14-point deficit late in the fourth quarter, scoring three touchdowns in the final minutes to tie the game at 27 with just over a minute left. 

   Those that stayed got their money’s worth and then some. The tension in Sanford Stadium was palpable as both teams entered overtime, where the stakes were raised even higher.

  Key reflected on the intensity of the match during his post-game remarks: “It’s tough. I love that team in there. They fought their asses off. I’m proud of those guys.” His words resonated with the players, who had given their all on the field.

   As the game progressed through overtime periods, each team struggled to secure a decisive advantage. The Yellow Jackets and Bulldogs traded touchdowns and two-point conversions, showcasing incredible grit and determination. They moved back and forth from one end of the field to the other.

  Despite their best efforts, Georgia Tech ultimately fell short in the eighth overtime, losing 44-42 when Georgia’s Nate Frazier scored the winning two-point conversion.

  In the losing effort, Tech had rushed for 264 yards, almost half of that by King who passed for 303.

  Key admitted the emotional toll of such a loss: “What I know about these kids… this emotion will turn into fuel, and we’ll use that fuel…Losing stinks… I told them there are no moral victories.”

  Yet he remained optimistic about the future of his program: “Georgia Tech is special; these kids are special.”

  The game not only highlighted the fierce rivalry between these two teams but also underscored Key’s commitment to building a resilient program at Tech. His leadership and belief in his players shone through even in defeat, setting a foundation for future successes. As fans left the stadium that night, they knew they had witnessed something extraordinary—a classic battle that would be talked about for generations to come.

   Now the Yellow Jackets sit back and wait to see what bowl game they will be playing in while UGA moves on to the SEC Championship Game.

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By The Skin Of Their Teeth – Georgia Tech Undefeated At Bobby Dodd https://georgiatechexpress.com/by-the-skin-of-their-teeth-georgia-tech-undefeated-at-bobby-dodd/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=by-the-skin-of-their-teeth-georgia-tech-undefeated-at-bobby-dodd https://georgiatechexpress.com/by-the-skin-of-their-teeth-georgia-tech-undefeated-at-bobby-dodd/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2024 14:41:08 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=86602 By The Skin Of Their Teeth – Georgia Tech Undefeated At Bobby Dodd By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com    On a chilly football weather night at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Georgia Tech had the game in hand…until they didn’t.    The Yellow Jackets had struggled all game to get much going on offense settling for three […]

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By The Skin Of Their Teeth - Georgia Tech Undefeated At Bobby Dodd

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

   On a chilly football weather night at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Georgia Tech had the game in hand…until they didn’t.

   The Yellow Jackets had struggled all game to get much going on offense settling for three field goals with their only score coming on a short field pick six early in the game.

   But, they had held onto a nine point lead well into the fourth quarter thanks to a stingy defense that repeatedly stifled the North Carolina State offense. The fourth quarter, though, is NC State’s comfort zone, where they have dominated all season,

   True to form, having been held to a single touchdown all game, trailing by nine, the Wolfpack tacked on three more in the final quarter with two coming in the span of three minutes to take a 29-23 lead with just a minute and a half remaining in the game.

   But, rookie quarterback Aaron Philo finally got some rhythm on offense driving his team downfield. He put his team up for good with a thrilling 18 yard touchdown run leaving just 22 seconds on the clock.

   The Pack had three scoring runs by freshman quarterback CJ Bailey. But, that success was offset by three interceptions, one of which was the early pick six by E.J Lightsey.

   The Yellow Jackets cap a perfect 5-0 home schedule at Bobby Dodd Stadium, the first time they have done that since head coach Brent Key was an offensive lineman in 1999. 

   Philo finished with impressive stats completing 19 of 33 for 265 yards adding crucial rushing yards when needed the most.

   “We were able to create some turnovers on defense tonight and set up a score on one and scored on one. So huge difference in the game, able to knock back some of those field goals,” said coach Key.

   Georgia Tech can savor the victory with a few extra days rest as they close out the regular season in Athens next Saturday, November 30, to take on the tough #10 Georgia Bulldogs. Its an early 12:45 kickoff on the SEC Network.

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Georgia Tech Hosts NC State For ESPN Thursday Night Football https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-hosts-nc-state-for-espn-thursday-night-football/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-hosts-nc-state-for-espn-thursday-night-football https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-hosts-nc-state-for-espn-thursday-night-football/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:53:14 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=86530 Georgia Tech Hosts NC State For ESPN Thursday Night Football By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com    Georgia Tech is still riding the high from their last home game, a thrilling (28-23) upset of then undefeated and #4 ranked Miami.   They’ve had a nice 12 day rest since then with a Thursday night matchup coming […]

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Georgia Tech Hosts NC State For ESPN Thursday Night Football

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

   Georgia Tech is still riding the high from their last home game, a thrilling (28-23) upset of then undefeated and #4 ranked Miami.

  They’ve had a nice 12 day rest since then with a Thursday night matchup coming at Bobby Dodd Stadium against NC State.

   The Yellow Jackets hold a record of 6-4 overall and 4-3 in the Atlantic Coast Conference. They are looking to become the first Tech team in 25 years to go undefeated at home.

   Quarterback Haynes King has been effective, throwing for 1,600 yards this season with nine touchdowns and just one interception. The Tech running game is spearheaded by Jamal Haynes, who has rushed for 681 yards and nine touchdowns. Wide receivers Malik Rutherford and Eric Singleton, Jr. provide additional firepower.

The Wolfpack sits at 5-5 overall and 2-4 in the conference.

  NC State is looking to bounce back after a recent loss to Duke (29-19). The Pack’s offense is led by freshman quarterback CJ Bailey, who has thrown for 1,794 yards this season with 12 touchdowns and only five interceptions.

   Running back Jordan Waters has been a key player as well, accumulating 400 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

   With a balanced attack, NC State needs just one win in the final two games to become bowl eligible.

   The battle between the Wolfpack’s passing offense and Jackets’ strong defensive unit will be crucial.

   Lots of stuff going on before the game as fans are invited to make their way to the Tech Green area in the heart of Tech’s campus for a live edition of ESPN SportsCenter from 2-3 p.m.

   Helluva Block Party, Georgia Tech football’s official pregame tailgate party, will move from its traditional location on North Avenue to the same Tech Green. HBP’s food, music and fun begins at 3:30 p.m., four hours ahead of kickoff.

   At 6:45 p.m. (45 minutes prior to kickoff), the Georgia Tech Marching Band will close Helluva Block Party with a pregame performance.

   Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN.

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Georgia Tech Stuns Unbeaten No 4 Miami Becoming Bowl Eligible https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-stuns-unbeaten-no-4-miami-becoming-bowl-eligible/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-stuns-unbeaten-no-4-miami-becoming-bowl-eligible https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-stuns-unbeaten-no-4-miami-becoming-bowl-eligible/#respond Sun, 10 Nov 2024 16:18:25 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=86442 Georgia Tech Stuns Unbeaten No 4 Miami Becoming Bowl Eligible By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com    It was not a good day to be a Miami sports fan playing Atlanta teams. After Georgia Tech achieved a stunning upset against No. 4 Miami, Atlanta United shocked the soccer world and made MLS history upsetting Supporters’ Shield […]

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Georgia Tech Stuns Unbeaten No 4 Miami Becoming Bowl Eligible

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

   It was not a good day to be a Miami sports fan playing Atlanta teams. After Georgia Tech achieved a stunning upset against No. 4 Miami, Atlanta United shocked the soccer world and made MLS history upsetting Supporters’ Shield winners Inter Miami CF 3-2 in Game 3 of the MLS Cup Playoffs, eliminating the #1 seed from the postseason.

   The Hurricanes football team came into Bobby Dodd Stadium undefeated at 9-0, ranked #4. DraftKings had the Canes as a 12.5-point favorite. Georgia Tech had lost the last two games due in large part to the loss of quarterback Haynes King to a shoulder injury. He was a game time decision and wound up splitting time with redshirt freshman Aaron Philo.

  The Yellow Jackets were successful in large part because of the running game putting up 271 yards on the ground against the nation’s No. 8 ranked rushing defense. Miami had been allowing just 95.2 yards per game. This was the most by far that they had given up all season.

  Tech got off to a 21-10 lead before the Hurricanes turned things on and blew down field seemingly with little resistance in a 7 play 78 yard drive in just 2:17. That pulled them to within five.

   But the defense stepped up and forced a fumble of Heisman candidate Cam Ward by Jordan Van Den Berg in the final minutes to seal the improbable 28-23 victory.

   It was even more unlikely considering that star running back Jamal Haynes had 83 yards on just three carries before leaving due to an injury in the Jackets’ second possession.

   The 23 points were half of what the Hurricanes had been putting up (47.4 ppg) and (556.9 ypg). Their No. 1 nationally ranked offense only had 436 yards this time.

   A key to holding their offense down was keeping them off the field with the time of possession favoring the Jackets 35 minutes to 25. It was Tech’s second win over a 9-0 team in the AP Poll era since 1936.

   The crowd of 47,538 was the largest for an ACC game at Bobby Dodd since a 27-21 win over Miami in 2018. Immediately after the win, a good portion of that crowd stormed the field and tore down the goal posts.

   Georgia Tech is now bowl-eligible in back to back years for the first time since 2013-14. Under Brent Key as head coach, they are 6-1 against nationally ranked ACC opponents. It was their first over a top-five team since toppling then No. 4 Virginia Tech by the same 28-23 score in 2009.

   Tech has beaten the Canes four times in the last six meetings. Their 4-0 record at Bobby Dodd Stadium is their longest streak since 2016-17.

   “Hayne’s King’s special, guys, in a lot of ways,” said Key afterwards. “He went out there and willed himself to carry the ball 20 times for over a hundred yards rushing.

  Despite dealing with an injury, King had insisted on playing, telling the coaches, “I was going to fight through it, no matter what role I was going to play.”

   The Yellow Jackets get some much needed rest as they prepare for their last home game of the season on Thursday night, November 21 versus NC State. It’s a 7:30 p.m. kickoff nationally televised on ESPN.

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Georgia Tech Hosts Undefeated Miami For Homecoming Saturday at Noon https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-hosts-undefeated-miami-for-homecoming-saturday-at-noon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-hosts-undefeated-miami-for-homecoming-saturday-at-noon Mon, 04 Nov 2024 19:30:44 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=86373 Georgia Tech Hosts Undefeated Miami For Homecoming Saturday at Noon By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com   Georgia Tech has their work cut out for them as they host the No. 4 unbeaten Miami Hurricanes Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in another Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.   Miami enters with an impressive record […]

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Georgia Tech Hosts Undefeated Miami For Homecoming Saturday at Noon

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

  Georgia Tech has their work cut out for them as they host the No. 4 unbeaten Miami Hurricanes Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in another Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

  Miami enters with an impressive record of 9-0 coming off a 53-31 victory at home over Duke.

   The Hurricanes have been a powerhouse on offense, averaging 556.9 yards per game, leading the nation in scoring with 47.4 points per game. Quarterback Cam Ward has been a standout performer, throwing for over 2,500 yards and contributing significantly to Miami’s success with 24 touchdown passes against just five interceptions.

  In contrast, Georgia Tech comes into this game with a record of 5-4. They had a bye week last weekend.

  The Yellow Jackets are looking to become bowl eligible needing just one more win. It won’t be easy with just a pair left after this at North Carolina State and at UGA.

   The Yellow Jackets have shown resilience, especially after last year’s thrilling comeback victory against Miami, which ended in a narrow 23-20 win for Tech. Historically, this rivalry is tight, currently tied at 14-14, with Georgia Tech holding a slight edge at home with a record of 10-6 against Miami.

  Adding to the excitement is the homecoming atmosphere at Georgia Tech. The game will feature vibrant pregame festivities, including a performance by Atlanta hip-hop legend Big Boi, who will entertain fans during the Helluva Block Party.

                                                                                                                              Key Players to Watch
   Miami Hurricanes:
   Cam Ward
 (QB): Key playmaker with significant passing yards and touchdowns.
  Damien Martinez (RB): A strong rushing threat contributing to Miami’s balanced offense.

   Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets:
   Haynes King (QB): Leading the offense with crucial plays and decision-making. The offense has missed King’s leadership losing both games he has missed with an injury.
   Jamal Haynes (RB): A vital part of Georgia Tech’s ground game, looking to exploit Miami’s defense.

   As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, fans can expect an electrifying atmosphere filled with high stakes and fierce competition. 

   It’s an early noon kickoff with the game televised on ESPN.

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Georgia Tech Stuns North Carolina With Last Minute Haynes Touchdown https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-stuns-north-carolina-with-last-minute-haynes-touchdown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-stuns-north-carolina-with-last-minute-haynes-touchdown Sat, 12 Oct 2024 10:47:46 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=85657 Georgia Tech Stuns North Carolina With Last Minute Haynes Touchdown By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com    In a thrilling last minute Jamal Haynes touchdown sprint, Georgia Tech won at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina on Saturday, 41-34.    The dramatic score came after the Tar Heels had rallied back, scoring ten points in quick succession […]

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Georgia Tech Stuns North Carolina With Last Minute Haynes Touchdown

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

   In a thrilling last minute Jamal Haynes touchdown sprint, Georgia Tech won at Kenan Stadium in North Carolina on Saturday, 41-34.

   The dramatic score came after the Tar Heels had rallied back, scoring ten points in quick succession to tie the game at 34 with just 44 seconds remaining.

   Georgia Tech got on the board first with a 2-yard touchdown run by Chad Alexander, capping off a 38-yard drive after recovering a fumble by UNC’s quarterback Jacolby Criswell.

 North Carolina quickly responded with a drive of their own, tying the game at 7-7 with Criswell’s 1-yard touchdown run.

   The Yellow Jackets regained the lead with a field goal and another touchdown, going into halftime with a 17-10 advantage.

   UNC managed to tie the game again at 24-24 in the third quarter, but Tech’s running game was too much to handle. Jamal Haynes career high 174 yards and quarterback Haynes King’s 107 combined were part of 371 yards on the ground overall, pushing the Yellow Jackets to a 34-24 lead late in the fourth quarter. It was a season high in rushing yards and the most in four seasons.

  With the game looking like it was headed to overtime as the clock wound down with the game suddenly tied, Georgia Tech took possession. On just their second play of the final drive, Haynes broke through the UNC defense for an electrifying 68-yard touchdown run, putting the Yellow Jackets ahead 41-34 with only 16 seconds left.

   Haynes finished the day with an impressive 170 rushing yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his explosive speed when it mattered the most.

   Head Coach Brent Key praised his team’s resilience: “We took some good punches at ourselves, but the better half of us ended up winning in the end.”

  This victory marked Georgia Tech’s fourth consecutive win over North Carolina and improved their record to 5-2, solidifying their position for potential bowl eligibility.

   It is the team’s best record through seven games in ten years.

  The defeat left North Carolina reeling as they fell to 3-4, struggling to find their footing after a promising start to the season. Head Coach Mack Brown emphasized the need for improvement: “There’s so many things we can fix that give us a chance to be a better team.”

   As Georgia Tech looks ahead to face No. 11 Notre Dame next week at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, they carry forward not only momentum from this exhilarating win but also hope for continued success as they aim for their first bowl appearance in years.

  Kickoff Saturday is 3:30 p.m. on ESPN.

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Georgia Tech Gives Duke Its First Loss 24-15 At Bobby Dodd Stadium https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-gives-duke-its-first-loss-24-15-at-bobby-dodd-stadium/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-gives-duke-its-first-loss-24-15-at-bobby-dodd-stadium Sat, 05 Oct 2024 18:01:18 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=85506 Georgia Tech Gives Duke Its First Loss 24-14 At Bobby Dodd Stadium By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com    On the surface, some might have been surprised to see a 5-0 undefeated Duke team coming in to Bobby Dodd Stadium as a 10 point underdog to the 3-2 Yellow Jackets.    But, a bit of research […]

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Georgia Tech Gives Duke Its First Loss 24-14 At Bobby Dodd Stadium

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com, FootballAtlanta.com

   On the surface, some might have been surprised to see a 5-0 undefeated Duke team coming in to Bobby Dodd Stadium as a 10 point underdog to the 3-2 Yellow Jackets.

   But, a bit of research might explain that those five wins were against a pretty soft schedule. The Blue Devils beat Elon and UConn at home, then went into double overtime to beat Northwestern.

   Their fourth win was against a 1-4 FCS team in Middle Tennessee followed by a 21-20 home ACC squeaker against Georgia Tech’s opponent next week, North Carolina.

   A win is a win, but nothing too impressive there. So, the 10-0 start of this game shouldn’t have been too much of a surprise.

   At the end of the first quarter, Tech dominated leading in total yards 108 to 10 and in time of possession 12:09 to 2:51.

   But, Duke was able to find some footing and got the score to 10-7 at the half.

    So, despite dominating the first half with just under 200 yards total offense to Duke’s 75, and doubling their time of possession, the Jackets found themselves leading by just 3.

   The third quarter carried over that momentum as Georgia Tech’s early success on offense began to falter.

   Duke had flipped the script outgaining Tech 158-92 and outscoring 7-0 in that quarter to take the lead for the first time, 14-7.

   The ebbs and flows of the game moved back in the Yellow Jackets’ favor as they found the dominance they had showed early in the game and tacked on 14 unanswered points with another pair of touchdowns to come away with a 24-14 win, handing the Blue Devils their first loss of the season. Strange how the oddsmakers figured out that 10 point win in advance.

   In the end, Tech outrushed Duke 245-75 with a 412-279 advantage in total yards. Jamal Haynes ran for 128 yards on his 22nd birthday.

   “We came out and did what we have to do,” Haynes said. “We have a great mentality in our running back room and I have trust in all our backs. … A big shoutout to the offensive line.”

   The Yellow Jackets (4-2, 2-2 ACC) improved to 11-1 under Brent Key following a loss. They head back on the road next Saturday for a noon kickoff at North Carolina, who are 3-3 and will be coming off a 34-24 home loss to Pitt. The game will be televised on The CW.

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Georgia Tech Stomps VMI in Bobby Dodd Shellacking https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-stomps-vmi-in-bobby-dodd-shellacking/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-stomps-vmi-in-bobby-dodd-shellacking Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:25:21 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=84402 Georgia Tech Stomps VMI in Bobby Dodd Shellacking By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com   A steady mist surrounded campus and an ominous looking sky managed to hold off a predicted storm.    But, all of the pouring on was provided by the Jackets.   VMI came in with a pair of losses at William & Mary […]

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Georgia Tech Stomps VMI in Bobby Dodd Shellacking

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com

  A steady mist surrounded campus and an ominous looking sky managed to hold off a predicted storm.

   But, all of the pouring on was provided by the Jackets.

  VMI came in with a pair of losses at William & Mary (41-7) and to Bucknell 35-28. Tech was coming off a frustrating loss at Syracuse. But, in their favor was the interesting stat that the Yellow Jackets were 10-1 after a Tech loss under Brent Key. The chance of that happening was pretty good in what appeared to be a huge mismatch.

    And that is what it was. Right from the start, the two teams looked like they didn’t belong on the same field together.

   VMI was stifled time and again with one three and out after another. In the first quarter, already up 3-0, the Yellow Jackets needed just two plays to score when Malik Rutherford finished the short drive with a nice 39 yard scoring catch.

   Eric Singleton, Jr. highlighted the next drive with a wide open 50 yard catch. Soon after, Tech was up 17-0. All of that in the first quarter.

   There were so many big plays by the GT offense, it would take too long to mention them all. QB Haynes King and company seemed to be able to move the ball at will with their defense looking equally formidable.

   By the end of the first half, Tech had amassed an impressive 38-0 score. Don’t bother looking up the program record. That was easily 126-0 in that infamous 1916 game against Georgia Cumberland that ended in a record 222-0.

   But, back to this one. Total net yards had Tech with 366 to the Keydets 35 with -16 yards rushing. All of that with a relatively even time of possession.

   The second half started with the clock at 10:00 for a pair of “mercy quarters.”

  The backups were in with Zach Pyron behind center Nothing changed as the Ramblin’ Wreck quickly moved 60 yards downfield in 5 plays and 2:17 to add more and go up 45-0. Soon it was 52-0.

   We assume things will be significantly more difficult as Tech goes back on the road next Saturday for another touch ACC matchup at Louisville.

   The Cardinals are 2-0, outscoring their opponents by a combined 111-14 (Austin Peay 62-0 and Jax State 49-14).

   On top of that, the Cardinals will be well rested with a bye week in between those and next Saturday.

   Kickoff at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium is 3:30 p.m. on ESPN or ESPN2…yet to be announced.

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Georgia Tech Hosts Georgia State For Home Opener https://georgiatechexpress.com/georgia-tech-hosts-georgia-state-for-home-opener/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=georgia-tech-hosts-georgia-state-for-home-opener Sat, 31 Aug 2024 23:31:04 +0000 https://georgiatechexpress.com/?p=83656 Georgia Tech Hosts Georgia State For Home Opener By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com  I was just telling someone in the press box that, when I first started covering the Yellow Jackets, some of the students who used to help me deliver the Georgia Tech Express newspaper around campus, are now 56 years old and might have […]

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Georgia Tech Hosts Georgia State For Home Opener

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com

 I was just telling someone in the press box that, when I first started covering the Yellow Jackets, some of the students who used to help me deliver the Georgia Tech Express newspaper around campus, are now 56 years old and might have grand kids attending Tech. Yikes!

 It’s always exciting to start another season, especially when you are coming off a stunning upset like last week over #10 Florida State in Dublin, Ireland.

The Jackets are favored in this one by a whopping 38 points to beat the Panthers in a blowout.  That seems hard to believe. The teams have never played each other on the football field, even though their campuses are just two miles apart.

 A few players were commenting before the game that it has been difficult to prepare for a team that you really have no realistic film on 

  GSU is a very different team than the last time they played in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl on December 23 defeating Utah State 45-22.

  Shawn Elliott, their previous head coach, abandoned the team very late in February to take an assistant coach job at South Carolina.
He was quickly replaced by Dell McGee, who was on the staff at UGA.

  Many of the players from last year’s team are gone. So, there are a lot of unknowns.

  We’ll see how it plays out. At any rate, just a few minutes before toe meets leather on the flats at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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Georgia Tech Plays #1 Georgia Tough, But Falls 31-23

By Don Stone, GeorgiaTechExpress.com

   This game in front of a Bobby Dodd Stadium crowd that was about 70% red and black could have had quite a different outcome if several plays had gone another way.

  A fumble on the Dawgs’ first play by Daijun Edwards was recovered by Kenan Johnson at UGA37. Four plays later, QB Haynes King was in the end zone. And, once again, Georgia was down 7-0.

  Georgia was fortunate early on that it didn’t start off worse. A 31 yard pass to Eric Singleton, Jr. was reversed on an offensive interference call. Instead of being at the UGA43, the ball was moved back to the Tech 29 and GT had to punt.

   Later in the first quarter, a Carson Beck pass deflected off 3 defenders before being intercepted by LaMiles Brooks at the GT 17 and returned 19 yards to the 33. The play was reversed ruling that the ball hit the ground first.

  On the next play, Beck hit Dominick Lovett in the end zone for a 29 yard TD to tie the game at seven.

  Another bit of good fortune for UGA happened later in the second quarter. On a 3rd and 2 at the UGA20, Malik Rutherford got an apparent first down run that was brought back on a holding call on Abdul Janneh. The Yellow Jackets settled for a field goal to make it 14-13.

  Still more calls that went Georgia’s way. Tech went for it on 4th and 7 at the UGA45. Another big penalty on a pass interference call on Smael Mondon put it at the UGA30. But, it was ruled the ball was tipped, negating the call. The result was a turnover on downs at UGA45.

  The Bulldogs were off to another slow start, due in part to the offense not seeing the field much. Partly because of the fumble in their first drive, Georgia basically only had time for one drive in the first quarter. Time of possession was GT 10:05, UGA 4:55.

  Things finally stabilized for the nation’s #1 team with a 75 yard scoring drive at the start of the 2nd quarter to go ahead for the first time 14-10.

  An 11 play 64 yard drive capped with an Edwards three yard score helped the Dawgs pull away just before the half.

  A Peyton Woodring field goal was followed by a Kendall Milton 4 yard touchdown extending the lead to 31-13 as the third quarter came to an end.

  Georgia Tech added 10 more to make it look closer at 31-23.

  The Bulldogs would be concerned that they gave up 363 yards of offense, 205 on the ground 81 by King. That will be put to the test next week against Alabama, who also has a good running quarterback.

  But, that was offset by 437 yards of their own including 157 rushing yards in a great game by Milton. 

   It was the 12th straight win in the rivalry. With it, UGA set an SEC record with an amazing 29th straight victory.

   I was surprised to see that the last time Georgia Tech had beaten Georgia in Bobby Dodd Stadium was 1999. I remember that game and watched it go into overtime from the press box.

   As an aside, that was probably my own personal best month of watching football. From there, I went to Tampa to watch Georgia in the Outback Bowl go down to Purdue 25-0 only to mount the biggest comeback in college football history at the time to beat Drew Brees in his last NCAA game 28-25.
  A few weeks later, I was at the Georgia Dome to watch my hometown team, the St. Louis Rams, hold on to beat Tennessee in the final play of the Super Bowl.

  But, I digress. Back in the press box, we were watching the amazing finish of the Alabama-Auburn game just before our game started. It set up what should be a great SEC Championship Game next Saturday as Georgia (12-0, 8-0 SEC) takes on Alabama (11-1, 8-0 SEC).

  I’ll be there again at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. It’s a 4:00 p.m. start on CBS…part of a great weekend of games with #6 Oregon and #4 Washington in the Pac-12 Championship Game, #9 Louisville and #5 FSU in the ACC Championship Game and #2 Michigan and Iowa in the Big Ten Championship.

   Georgia probably needs a win to advance to the College Football Playoffs. #8 Bama definitely does. The way it looks now, if UGA wins, they would likely face Florida State with Washington and Michigan facing off. But, anything can change. It will be a great weekend to see how it all plays out.

  Georgia Tech, meanwhile, awaits their matchup for the team’s first bowl game since 2018. All of that will be announced on Sunday,

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