In a stunning turn of events, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets pulled off a major upset, defeating the previously undefeated Miami Hurricanes 28-23. The victory not only ended Miami’s perfect season but also secured bowl eligibility for Georgia Tech for the second consecutive season.
A lot of Key Moments in this game that created winning moments Strong Defensive Effort from Georgia Tech’s defense held Miami to just 88 rushing yards and harassed Ward throughout the game, contributing to the upset. Cam Ward finished with 348 yds 3 Touchdowns and a fumble late in the 4th quarter that sealed the win for the yellow jackets.
First Half: Georgia Tech took an early lead with a 65-yard run by Jamal Haynes, followed by a 16-yard touchdown run. Miami responded with a 74-yard touchdown pass from Cam Ward to Elijah Arroyo, making it 7-7 Second Half: Georgia Tech maintained control, with King’s 5-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter giving the Yellow Jackets a 28-16 lead
Miami’s final possession ended with a sack by Romello Height, resulting in a fumble recovered by Jordan Van Den Berg
Georgia Tech fans stormed the field in celebration, and in a classic Bobby Dodd tradition, the goalposts were taken down as a symbol of the historic win. Coach Brent Key praised his team’s resilience and depth, highlighting the contributions of key players like Omar Daniels, who made crucial tackles and pass breakups.
With this win, Georgia Tech improves to 4-0 at home and sets their sights on upcoming games against NC State and No. 3 Georgia. Meanwhile, Miami must regroup and focus on their remaining schedule, including a home game against Wake Forest.