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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Secure Victory at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Football Game Against Syracuse Orange

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious with a 31-22 score over the Syracuse Orange, improving their season record to 6-5. The Orange now stand at 5-6 after the game.


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At the heart of Atlanta's Bobby Dodd Stadium, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets showcased a robust offensive performance against the visiting Syracuse Orange. The home team's offense was firing on all cylinders, amassing a total of 386 yards. A significant contribution came from their rushing efforts which accounted for 206 yards across 37 attempts, translating into an average of about six yards per play and two touchdowns. The longest rush was an impressive 30-yard dash that also resulted in a touchdown.


The passing game for Georgia Tech complemented their ground attack effectively. Quarterback play was sharp as they completed 16 out of 20 attempted passes, resulting in two touchdowns and achieving an average of nearly nine yards per attempt. One pass stood out as it covered over half the field with a distance of 53 yards and culminated in a touchdown.


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Special teams also played their part; Georgia Tech successfully converted all four extra point attempts and added another three points through a flawless field goal execution from within the range of twenty-nine yards.


Defensively, Georgia Tech managed to keep pressure on Syracuse throughout the game despite not recording any sacks or quarterback hits. They did force one interception and recovered one fumble caused by their defense, demonstrating timely plays that contributed to keeping their opponents at bay.


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Penalties were minimal for both sides with only three infractions against Georgia Tech totaling thirty-five penalty yards – indicative of disciplined gameplay from both teams.


As fans look ahead, they can anticipate another exciting game when the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets face off against their rivals, the University of Georgia Bulldogs at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field on November 26th at around half-past seven in the evening Eastern Time. This upcoming contest will be broadcasted live on ABC network where fans can tune in to support their team.

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