Georgia Tech Dominates No. 7 Georgia 17-0 at Halftime in Athens

Nov 30, 2024, 02:09 AM

Georgia Tech took a surprising 17-0 lead over No. 7 Georgia at halftime during their match on Friday night in Athens. The Yellow Jackets dominated both sides of the ball, amassing 307 yards of offense to Georgia's 97 yards, and controlling the clock with 19 minutes and 48 seconds of possession. Georgia Tech's offense was efficient, converting 5 of 8 third downs and gaining 157 rushing yards in the first half. Quarterback Haynes King connected with Jamal Haynes for a 4-yard touchdown with 30 seconds remaining in the second quarter, extending the lead. This marks the first time since 2019 that Georgia has been held scoreless in the first half. The Bulldogs' 30-game home winning streak is in jeopardy as they struggle to find momentum against a determined Georgia Tech team.