Georgia Tech's Late Strip Sack Seals 28-23 Upset Over No. 4 Miami

Nov 9, 2024, 08:42 PM

Georgia Tech defeated the previously undefeated No. 4 Miami Hurricanes 28-23 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, handing Miami their first loss of the season and reducing their record to 9-1. The Yellow Jackets secured the victory with a late strip sack with under two minutes remaining, halting Miami's potential game-winning drive. Georgia Tech rushed for 271 yards and held Miami's high-scoring offense to 23 points. The win marks Georgia Tech's first home victory over a top-five opponent since defeating Virginia Tech in 2009. Under head coach Brent Key, who is now 6-1 against ranked ACC teams, Georgia Tech becomes bowl eligible for the second consecutive season. The upset shakes up the ACC standings, with SMU now alone atop the conference.