What a day it was in Atlanta. Georgia Tech welcomed in No. 4 Miami, who entered the game with a 9-0 record, but they are leaving Atlanta with their first loss
Georgia Tech welcomed in No. 4 Miami, who entered the game with a 9-0 record, but they are leaving Atlanta with their first loss of the season. The Yellow Jackets pulled the upset and afterward, they received a shoutout from Atlanta's own Trae Young.Georgia Tech knocked off No. 4 Miami behind a strong running game, great defense, and the ability to get Miami off the field on 3rd and 4th down. Miami came into the day No.
This win also makes Georgia Tech bowl eligible for the second straight season, the first time that has happened since 2013-2014. It is the first win over a top-five opponent since they beat Virginia Tech in 2009 and this win now makes Brent Key 6-1 against ranked ACC teams. King was the leading rusher for Georgia Tech in this game, carrying the ball 20 times for 93 yards. Jamal Haynes had 83 yards on the opening drive, but exited the game and never returned. His status is going to be worth monitoring going forward.
The Yellow Jackets defense gave up some yards, but was able to make the plays when it mattered. Miami totaled over 400 yards, but Georgia Tech held them to 3-10 on third down and 1-4 on fourth down. Ward finished with 348 yards passing on 25-39 attempts and three touchdowns. Georgia Tech held Miami to 88 yards on 24 carries.
The Hawks have a big game of their own tonight against the Chicago Bulls. Tip off is set for 7:30 p.m ET.Jackson Caudell has been covering Georgia Tech Athletics For On SI since March 2022 and the Atlanta Hawks for On SI since October 2023. Jackson is also the co-host of the Bleav in Georgia Tech podcast and he loves to bring thoughtful analysis and comprehensive coverage to everything that he does.
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