Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Buzz Past Miami (FL) Hurricanes in a Close Encounter

In a game that had fans on the edge of their seats, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets emerged victorious over the Miami (FL) Hurricanes with a final score of 28-23. This win brings Georgia Tech's season record to 6-4, while the Hurricanes now stand at 9-1. The match, held at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta, saw an attendance of 47,358 spectators who witnessed an intense battle between two determined teams.

Game Highlights

The Yellow Jackets showcased their offensive and defensive skills throughout the game. Punter David Shanahan played a crucial role with his punts totaling 220 yards and ensuring one landed inside the 20-yard line. On defense, Kyle Efford stood out with six combined tackles and one sack for ten yards lost by the Hurricanes. The defensive unit as a whole recorded three sacks and forced one fumble which was recovered by Jordan van den Berg.

Offensively, quarterbacks Aaron Philo and Haynes King contributed significantly to Georgia Tech's victory. Philo completed five out of ten passes for 67 yards including one touchdown pass while King boasted a perfect completion rate with six completions on six attempts for another touchdown. Jamal Haynes was explosive on the ground rushing for 83 yards on just three attempts including a dazzling longest run of 65 yards that resulted in a touchdown.

Player Performances

Malik Rutherford was another key player receiving four passes for 28 yards and scoring one touchdown which contributed to keeping the momentum on Georgia Tech's side. Chase Lane also made his presence felt by catching a crucial touchdown pass.

On special teams, Aidan Birr successfully converted all four extra point attempts contributing to securing Georgia Tech’s lead over Miami (FL).

The Hurricanes put up a strong fight with their quarterback managing two touchdowns but it wasn't enough to overcome Georgia Tech's defense which limited them to only six points in both third quarter and fourth quarter respectively.

Looking Ahead

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are set to face North Carolina State Wolfpack next at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta on November 21st, scheduled for kickoff at 7:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on ESPN satellite channel number:206 as both teams strive for victory in what promises to be an exciting matchup.

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