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Yellow Jackets Edge Wolfpack in a Close Encounter at Bobby Dodd Stadium

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious against the North Carolina State Wolfpack with a nail-biting 28-26 scoreline. The Yellow Jackets now hold an impressive record, while the Wolfpack's tally stands at a less fortunate number.


Nov 21, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) celebrates after a touchdown run against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

In a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats at Bobby Dodd Stadium, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets showcased their offensive capabilities against the North Carolina State Wolfpack. The home team's rushing attack was particularly effective, amassing 266 yards over 43 attempts and scoring one touchdown from a notable 26-yard run. The passing game also contributed significantly to the offense with three touchdowns and 129 yards from just seven completions out of fifteen attempts.


The Yellow Jackets' defense played its part by forcing one fumble, which was recovered by special teams. Although they did not sack the quarterback or intercept any passes during this game, their efforts were enough to keep the visiting team at bay. On special teams, Georgia Tech's punters had an average day with four punts for an average of 50 yards each and one landing inside the opponent's 20-yard line.


Nov 21, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack quarterback Devin Leary (13) is tackled by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Kaleb Oliver (22) in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

The receiving corps for Georgia Tech made substantial contributions as well; they managed to rack up all three passing touchdowns and achieved an average of over 18 yards per reception. Their longest reception went for an impressive distance but fell short of breaking into a touchdown sprint.


Georgia Tech demonstrated efficiency in critical areas; they succeeded on both fourth-down attempts and converted three out of four red zone opportunities into scores. However, field goal attempts were absent from their game plan as none were made or attempted throughout this contest.


Nov 21, 2019; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Jordan Mason (27) runs the ball against the North Carolina State Wolfpack in the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

On kickoff returns, Georgia Tech accumulated respectable yardage across three returns with their longest being brought back for over thirty yards. Despite these efforts on returns and solid overall play count numbers, penalties remained low for both sides with only three infractions costing them twenty yards throughout the entire game.


As fans revel in this hard-fought victory, attention turns towards future contests. The next challenge facing Georgia Tech will be against their rivals - away team Georgia Bulldogs - set to take place at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Historic Grant Field in Atlanta on November 30th at noon local time (5 PM GMT). Fans eager to catch every moment can tune into ABC network where live coverage will be broadcasted nationally.

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