Eagles Soar Over Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets faced a challenging contest at Bobby Dodd Stadium, ultimately falling to the Boston College Eagles with a score of 38-23. The home side's record now stands at 3-4, while the Eagles improved to 4-3.
Despite the loss, the Yellow Jackets showcased their offensive capabilities by amassing a total of 452 yards. The ground game was particularly effective, contributing 248 yards to the tally. A highlight was an electrifying 71-yard touchdown run that stood as the longest of the game. This play not only demonstrated Georgia Tech's ability to penetrate defenses but also contributed to their average of seven yards per gain.
Georgia Tech's passing attack added another dimension with 204 yards through the air. Although completion percentage hovered around just 44 percent, they managed a touchdown and secured first downs on twelve occasions from aerial efforts. However, interceptions proved costly for Georgia Tech as three passes were picked off by Boston College defenders.
Special teams had moments of success and struggle for Georgia Tech; while they executed a perfect field goal from an impressive distance of 46 yards, extra point attempts saw only two out of three successful kicks.
Defensively, Georgia Tech managed one interception but failed to record any sacks against Boston College's quarterback. They did make two tackles for loss and defended one pass effectively throughout the contest.
Boston College capitalized on their opportunities in key moments which included scoring twenty-one points in the fourth quarter alone. Their offense was efficient when it mattered most and maintained possession effectively using all but one timeout throughout the game.
Looking ahead, fans can mark their calendars for October 29th when Georgia Tech will host North Carolina Tar Heels at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta. The match is scheduled for broadcast on ACC Network via satellite channel number 612.