2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football | |
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ACC Coastal Division co-champion | |
Chick-fil-A Bowl, L 3-38 vs. LSU | |
Conference | Atlantic Coast Conference |
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Ranking | |
Coaches | No. 22 |
AP | No. 22 |
Record | 9–4 (5–3 ACC) |
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Offensive scheme | Flexbone triple option |
Defensive coordinator | Dave Wommack (1st season) |
Base defense | 4–3 |
Home stadium | Bobby Dodd Stadium (Capacity: 55,000) |
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Boston College xy | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 21 Florida State x | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maryland | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wake Forest | 4 | – | 4 | 8 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Clemson | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
NC State | 4 | – | 4 | 6 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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No. 15 Virginia Tech xy$ | 5 | – | 3 | 10 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
No. 22 Georgia Tech x | 5 | – | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
North Carolina | 0 | – | 4 | 0 | – | 5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Miami (FL) | 4 | – | 4 | 7 | – | 6 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Virginia | 3 | – | 5 | 5 | – | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duke | 1 | – | 7 | 4 | – | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The 2008 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2008 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's coach is former Navy Midshipmen and Georgia Southern Eagles coach Paul Johnson. Georgia Tech plays their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Paul Johnson is the new head coach of the Yellow Jackets after posting a 45–29 record at the United States Naval Academy since 2002. [1] Johnson also recorded a 7–1 record in the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy against the Air Force and Army.
Johnson will be installing his option offense at Georgia Tech. In response, 2007 starting QB Taylor Bennett transferred to Louisiana Tech, opening up the 2008 QB job for sophomore Josh Nesbitt and freshman Jaybo Shaw. The Georgia Tech offense returns two of its top four receivers in Greg Smith and Demaryius Thomas, and the Tech defense returns defensive end Michael Johnson and primary interior linemen Darryl Richard and Vance Walker. [2]
In June 2008, former University of Louisville RB Anthony Allen announced he will be transferring to Georgia Tech. Due to NCAA transfer rules, he will be required to sit out the 2008 football season.
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Date | Time | Opponent | Rank | Site | TV | Result | Attendance |
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August 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Jacksonville State * | ESPN360 | W 41–14 | 45,706 [3] [4] [5] | ||
September 6 | 12:00 p.m. | at Boston College | Raycom | W 19–16 | 40,106 [3] [6] [7] | ||
September 13 | 3:30 p.m. | at Virginia Tech | ABC | L 17–20 | 66,233 [3] [8] [9] | ||
September 20 | 12:00 p.m. | Mississippi State * |
| Raycom | W 38–7 | 48,402 [3] [10] | |
October 4 | 12:00 p.m. | Duke |
| ESPNU | W 27–0 | 46,104 [3] [11] | |
October 11 | 3:30 p.m. | Gardner–Webb * |
| W 10–7 | 41,929 [3] [12] | ||
October 18 | 12:00 p.m. | at Clemson | ESPN | W 21–17 | 81,500 [3] | ||
October 25 | 3:30 p.m. | Virginia | No. 21 |
| ESPNU | L 17–24 | 47,416 [3] |
November 1 | 3:30 p.m. | No. 16 Florida State |
| ABC | W 31–28 | 53,528 [3] | |
November 8 | 12:00 p.m. | at No. 19 North Carolina | No. 22 | Raycom | L 7–28 | 59,000 [3] | |
November 20 | 7:30 p.m. | No. 23 Miami (FL) |
| ESPN | W 41–23 | 49,335 [3] | |
November 29 | 12:00 p.m. | at No. 13 Georgia * | No. 18 | CBS | W 45–42 | 92,746 [3] | |
December 31 | 7:30 p.m. | vs. LSU * | No. 14 |
| ESPN | L 3–38 | 71,423 [3] |
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Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Gamecocks | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
Yellow Jackets | 14 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 41 |
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Second quarter
Third quarter
Fourth quarter
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Statistics | JVST | GT |
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First downs | 15 | 19 |
Total yards | 258 | 484 |
Rushing yards | 122 | 349 |
Passing yards | 136 | 140 |
Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
Time of possession | 30:17 | 29:43 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Jacksonville State | Passing | Ryan Perrilloux | 22/37, 136 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Ryan Perrilloux | 18 rushes, 67 yards | |
Receiving | Maurice Dupree | 9 receptions, 39 yards, 2 TD | |
Georgia Tech | Passing | Joshua Nesbitt | 5/12, 87 yards |
Rushing | Jonathan Dwyer | 11 rushes, 112 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Roddy Jones | 2 receptions, 50 yards |
Georgia Tech ran for 349 yards in the season opener against Jacksonville State. The team was led by Jon Dwyer's 113 yards rushing and pair of touchdown runs. Josh Nesbitt scored two additional rushing touchdowns in the rout. The game featured former Louisiana State University quarterback Ryan Perrilloux who transferred to Jacksonville State after the 2007 football season. Perrilloux led the Gamecocks on their two second-half touchdown drives, but was intercepted twice by Tech safety Morgan Burnett. The Tech defense also added four sacks in the effort. Tech has not lost to an I-AA opponent since its September 17, 1983, game against the Furman Paladins.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Yellow Jackets | 7 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 19 |
Eagles | 3 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 16 |
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Statistics | GT | BC |
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First downs | 12 | 18 |
Total yards | 235 | 262 |
Rushing yards | 162 | 120 |
Passing yards | 89 | 142 |
Turnovers | 3 | 3 |
Time of possession | 27:15 | 32:45 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Georgia Tech | Passing | Josh Nesbitt | 6/13, 73 yards |
Rushing | Jonathan Dwyer | 18 rushes, 108 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Demaryius Thomas | 4 receptions, 56 yards | |
Boston College | Passing | Chris Crane | 18/35, 142 yards, TD, 2 INT |
Rushing | Josh Haden | 8 rushes, 35 yards | |
Receiving | Ryan Purvis | 3 receptions, 38 yards |
Georgia Tech overcame a fourth quarter deficit and three lost fumbles to defeat the Boston College Eagles 19–16. The Jackets were led by the running of sophomores Jon Dwyer and Josh Nesbitt. The two combined for all but 8 yards of Georgia Tech's 235 yards of offense. Dwyer added 93 yards of kick returns to his 109 yards rushing. Dwyer scored the go ahead touchdown on a 43-yard run with less than 9 minutes remaining in the game. Georgia Tech's defense sacked first year starter Chris Crane three times in the game and forced three turnovers. Tech remained undefeated all time in Chestnut Hill with the win.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Yellow Jackets | 3 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 17 |
Hokies | 0 | 14 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
at Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia
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The Hokies needed a penalty-aided, fourth quarter drive to put away the Jackets in 20–17 loss for Georgia Tech, the first loss of the season for GT. On Virginia Tech's second to last possession, the Hokies only managed 38 yards of offense but with key defensive penalties moved the ball 76 yards to the Georgia Tech 4 yard line and kicked the go ahead field goal with 4:37 remaining on the game clock. Georgia Tech rushed for 278 yards in the game, led by quarterback Josh Nesbitt's 151 yards and slotback Lucas Cox's 63 yards. Nesbitt also added 109 yards passing with a 41-yard touchdown strike to slotback Roddy Jones followed by a two-point conversion. The Tech defense held VT to only 48 yards passing but gave up 200 yards on the ground. Safety Morgan Burnett added 13 tackles to his total for the season increasing his average to 9 tackles per game for the season. Michael Johnson and Derrick Morgan combined for Tech's lone sack on Virginia Tech QB Tyrod Taylor. ABC took a 6-day option on the time of the Mississippi State gametime and with the loss relegated Tech's home game to a 12:00 pm EST time slot the following week.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Bulldogs | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Yellow Jackets | 14 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 38 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia Tech scored 38 straight points against the Mississippi State Bulldogs to cruise to a 38–7 victory at home. The offense was led by the rushing effort of Jon Dwyer who accumulated 141 yards, a rushing touchdown, and a school record 88 yard touchdown run in the third quarter. True freshman Jaybo Shaw substituted for injured quarterback Josh Nesbitt in the first quarter and would finish the game with 106 total yards, a passing touchdown, and a rushing touchdown. The Georgia Tech defense bent but did not break allowing 407 yards of offense but giving up only 7 points, the lowest point allowance of the season. The defense picked off two Mississippi State passes, recovered two fumbles, and accumulated three quarterback sacks. Michael Johnson along with his sack blocked an 18-yard field goal attempt in the first quarter. With the win, Georgia Tech has gone 6–8 against the Southeastern Conference since 2000.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Blue Devils | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Yellow Jackets | 0 | 3 | 7 | 17 | 27 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia Tech started true freshman Jaybo Shaw at quarterback for ailing Josh Nesbitt and rolled over Duke 27–0. Shaw passed for 230 yards and a touchdown all to one receiver sophomore Demaryius Thomas. Thomas caught one pass for a career long 88 yards. Jon Dwyer and Roddy Jones added balance to the Georgia Tech offense accumulating 203 yards on 33 carries. Jones scored Tech's lone rushing touchdown. Georgia Tech's defense held Duke's offense to 0 points and 132 yards after Duke averaged 31 points and 373 yards per game coming into the contest. Tech defenders racked up two sacks and an interception. This was the twenty-sixth shutdown since 1961 for Georgia Tech. The last shutout for a Georgia Tech defense was the 2006 North Carolina game in which Tech won 7–0 and clinched the Coastal Division seat in the ACC Championship Game.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Runnin' Bulldogs | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
Yellow Jackets | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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Gardner–Webb | Passing | ||
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Georgia Tech | Passing | ||
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Gardner–Webb's attempt at the upset fell short when the game-tying field goal with 9 seconds remaining was partially blocked by sophomore defensive end Derrick Morgan. Third string redshirt senior Calvin Booker received the starting nod from Paul Johnson before the game to rest ailing quarterbacks Josh Nesbitt and Jaybo Shaw. Tech's worst offensive showing of the season saw Tech only accumulate 79 yards on the ground and give away three turnovers. The lone offensive highlight being a 79-yard touchdown reception by Jon Dwyer in the second quarter. Tech's defense held the Runnin' Bulldogs until 8:25 in the third quarter, in which the Bulldogs marched 69 yards down the field for their lone score. The Tech defense racked up 6 sacks and an interception.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Yellow Jackets | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
Tigers | 0 | 3 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
at Memorial Stadium, Clemson, South Carolina
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Clemson | Passing | ||
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On October 13, Clemson head coach Tommy Bowden was fired and was replaced by receivers coach Dabo Swinney. Tech's defense controlled the ebb and flow of the game forcing six turnovers, which included four interceptions and two fumble recoveries. Safety Dominique Reese returned an intercepted pass from wide receiver Tyler Grisham for Tech's first touchdown. Morgan Burnett added two additional interceptions, the final in the last second of the game. Offensively, Tech continued to produce with its ground game against the Tigers racking up 207 yards rushing. Josh Nesbitt ran untouched for 5 yards for Tech's second score and passed 24 yards to Demaryius Thomas for Tech's go ahead and eventual game winning score. Tech is 6–1 for the first time since 1999.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Cavaliers | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
No. 21 Yellow Jackets | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 17 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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Virginia | Passing | ||
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Georgia Tech dropped its first homecoming decision in thirteen years ending a twelve-game win streak that dates back to 1995. The Cavaliers were aided by three Georgia Tech turnovers. The Georgia Tech defense struggled to contain the Cavaliers giving up almost 400 yards of offense and the most points allowed all season. Tech highlights, however, included two interceptions by the defense and a recovered fumble. Slotback Roddy Jones had a career day with 169 all purpose yards including 75 yards rushing on 11 carries. Tech heads into the Florida State game a half game behind Virginia and a half game ahead of Virginia Tech, Miami, and UNC in the ACC Coastal Division race.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 16 Seminoles | 10 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 28 |
Yellow Jackets | 3 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 31 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia Tech had not defeated Florida State since 1975. The twelve-game losing streak that dated back to 1992 that included three head coaching tenures ended with a 31–28 victory for Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech appeared to have the game clearly in hand until Josh Nesbitt injured his foot with 7:42 remaining in the 3rd quarter. Backup Jaybo Shaw assumed control of the offense and the offense only managed 8 yards of offense in the remaining one and a half quarters. Florida State closed the score differential to 31–28 and drove all the way to the Georgia Tech 3 yard line with 1:20 remaining in the game. On second down, the FSU running back lost control of the football after Safety Cooper Taylor hit the ball with his helmet. Tech's Rashaad Reid recovered the football in the end zone and with two proceeding quarterback kneels ended the dramatic victory. Jon Dwyer added 145 yards rushing and two touchdowns, Roddy Jones added 118 all purpose yards, and starter Josh Nesbitt added 116 additional all purpose yards to the offensive effort. The Tech defense sacked FSU quarterbacks 5 times and forced 3 turnovers. Tech took a half-game lead in the division race with the win. Some refer to the game as the "Miracle on North Avenue," as it ended Georgia Tech's 12 meeting losing run to the Seminoles, and the first time the Yellow Jackets had ever beaten legendary Coach Bobby Bowden since he came to FSU.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 22 Yellow Jackets | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
No. 19 Tar Heels | 7 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 28 |
at Kenan Memorial Stadium, Chapel Hill, North Carolina
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North Carolina | Passing | ||
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In Georgia Tech's worst offensive showing of the season Tech gave up 3 turnovers and lost 28–7 in Chapel Hill. The defense held UNC's offense in check until the fourth quarter in which a muffed punt, a fumble, and an interception led to three consecutive Tarheel touchdowns. Tech's lone offensive highlight was an 85-yard touchdown run by Jon Dwyer, which was the longest touchdown run recorded against an UNC defense ever. Dwyer's effort for the day put him over 1,000 yards for the season. Tech's defense was led by Michael Johnson who accumulated 6 tackles and sack in the losing effort.
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No. 23 Hurricanes | 0 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 23 |
Yellow Jackets | 3 | 21 | 17 | 0 | 41 |
at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia
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Georgia Tech has defeated Miami four consecutive years joining Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Kentucky, Notre Dame, and Virginia Tech as the only schools to defeat Miami in four consecutive years. Georgia Tech led by as much as 24 and never relented the lead over the Canes as the Tech offense racked up 472 yards rushing. The defense picked off two Miami passes including one by defensive end Michael Johnson, which was returned for the first touchdown of the game. Tech's victory put them in first place in the Coastal Division. Georgia Tech needs Virginia, Virginia Tech, and North Carolina to lose at least one more game to end all tie breaking scenarios. Also of note, the game was dubbed a "White Out" by the Georgia Tech Athletic Association and fans were encouraged to wear white to the game.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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No. 18 Yellow Jackets | 6 | 6 | 26 | 7 | 45 |
No. 13 Bulldogs | 7 | 21 | 0 | 14 | 42 |
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Statistics | GT | UGA |
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First downs | 15 | 22 |
Total yards | 428 | 488 |
Rushing yards | 409 | 81 |
Passing yards | 19 | 421 |
Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
Penalties–yards | 5–35 | 7–64 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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Georgia Tech | Passing | Josh Nesbitt | 1/6, 19 yards, INT |
Rushing | Roddy Jones | 13 rushes, 214 yards, 2 TD | |
Receiving | Demaryius Thomas | 1 reception, 19 yards | |
Georgia | Passing | Matthew Stafford | 24/39, 407 yards, 5 TD, INT |
Rushing | Knowshon Moreno | 17 rushes, 94 yards, TD | |
Receiving | Mohamed Massaquoi | 11 receptions, 180 yards, 3 TD |
On the strength of a third quarter offensive explosion, Georgia Tech bested Georgia in Athens 45–42. Tech was led by the rushing efforts of Roddy Jones and Jon Dwyer who were major contributors to Tech's 410 total rushing yards. Jones alone contributed 299 all-purpose yards in the effort. The win ended a seven-year losing streak to the Bulldogs and preserved Tech coach Bobby Dodd's series record eight-game winning streak that ran from 1949–1956.
Quarter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Total |
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Tigers | 7 | 28 | 3 | 0 | 38 |
No. 14 Yellow Jackets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
at Georgia Dome, Atlanta, Georgia
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Statistics | LSU | GT |
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First downs | 19 | 15 |
Total yards | 324 | 314 |
Rushing yards | 161 | 164 |
Passing yards | 163 | 150 |
Turnovers | 0 | 3 |
Time of possession | 30:41 | 29:19 |
Team | Category | Player | Statistics |
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LSU | Passing | Jordan Jefferson | 16/25, 142 yards, TD |
Rushing | Charles Scott | 15 rushes, 65 yards, 3 TD | |
Receiving | Richard Dickson | 4 receptions, 50 yards, TD | |
Georgia Tech | Passing | Joshua Nesbitt | 8/24, 150 yards, INT |
Rushing | Jonathan Dwyer | 10 rushes, 67 yards | |
Receiving | Jonathan Dwyer | 3 receptions, 66 yards |
A 28-point 2nd quarter by LSU was too much for the Jackets to overcome in the 2008 Chick-fil-A Bowl rout. Tech gave up three turnovers and did not force any. Tech passed 24 times in the game and accumulated 150 yards of passing offense alongside 164 yards of rushing offense. Tech's offense was led by Jon Dwyer's 123 all purpose yards. Tech's defense was led by Morgan Burnett. Burnett had 14 total tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss. Senior Michael Johnson added two sacks to Tech's effort.
ACC Coach of the Year | |||
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Coach Paul Johnson | |||
ACC Player of the Year | |||
Jonathan Dwyer, B-Back | |||
ACC Jim Tatum Award [13] | |||
Darryl Richard, DT | |||
AFCA Coaches' All-American [14] | |||
Michael Johnson, DE | |||
Rivals.com All-American (2nd Team) [15] | |||
Morgan Burnett, Safety | |||
All-ACC Team | |||
First Team | Second Team | ||
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Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field is the football stadium located at the corner of North Avenue at Techwood Drive on the campus of the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta. It has been home to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team, often referred to as the "Ramblin' Wreck", in rudimentary form since 1905 and as a complete stadium since 1913. The team participates in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference. It is the oldest stadium in the FBS and has been the site of more home wins than any other FBS stadium.
The 2006 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2006 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's coach was former Dallas Cowboys, Samford Bulldogs, and Troy Trojans coach Chan Gailey. The Yellow Jackets played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.
The 2007 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2007 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team's coach was former Dallas Cowboys, Samford Bulldogs, and Troy Trojans coach Chan Gailey. It played its home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.
Joshua Leonard Nesbitt is a former American football safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was formerly the starting quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
The 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl game featured the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Iowa Hawkeyes on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at Land Shark Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Iowa won the game 24–14, securing the Hawkeyes' first major bowl win since the 1959 Rose Bowl.
The 2009 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The team was coached by second year head coach Paul Johnson. Georgia Tech played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Grant Field in Atlanta.
The 2009 ACC Championship Game was a college football game between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Clemson Tigers. The game, sponsored by Dr. Pepper, was the final regular-season contest of the 2009 college football season for the Atlantic Coast Conference. Georgia Tech defeated Clemson, winning the Atlantic Coast Conference football championship, 39–34. However, Georgia Tech was forced to vacate the game victory and the conference title in 2011 due to sanctions stemming from an NCAA investigation.
The 2010 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by 3rd year head coach Paul Johnson and played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference in the Coastal Division. They finished the season 6–7, 4–4 in ACC play. They were invited to the Independence Bowl where they were defeated by Air Force 7–14.
The 2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers season was the franchise's 37th season in the National Football League (NFL). It was the first season under new head coach Greg Schiano after the former head coach Raheem Morris was fired due to the team's record of 4–12 last season. This was Ronde Barber's last season before retiring in the 2013 off-season.
Tevin Washington is an American former college football player. He played as a quarterback for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets from 2009 to 2012. Washington came to the Georgia Institute of Technology after a successful prep career in Alabama. He became a starter for Georgia Tech as a redshirt sophomore after Joshua Nesbitt was injured during 2010 football season, and emerged as a dual-threat quarterback.
The 2013 season was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' 38th in the National Football League (NFL), and second and final under head coach Greg Schiano. It also marked the 19th and final season under the ownership of Malcolm Glazer, who died on May 28, 2014. The Buccaneers finished with a record of 4–12 and failed to improve their 7–9 record from last season, and were eliminated from postseason contention in Week 13. For the first time since 1996, longtime cornerback Ronde Barber was not on the roster, as he retired in May 2013.
The 2013 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2013 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by sixth year head coach Paul Johnson and played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They were members of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They finished the season 7–6, 5–3 in ACC play to finish in a three way tie for second place in the Coastal Division. They were invited to the Music City Bowl where they lost to Ole Miss.
The 2014 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2014 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by seventh-year head coach Paul Johnson and played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They were a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Georgia Tech–Tennessee football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and Tennessee Volunteers. The series dates back to 1902 and features two of the most prominent programs in college football history, with Georgia Tech claiming four national championships, 15 conference titles, and 21 consensus All-Americans, and Tennessee claiming six national championships, 16 conference titles, and 38 consensus All-Americans. Tennessee leads the series 25–17–2. The series ended in 1987, but it was renewed in the September 2017 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.
The 2016 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2016 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by ninth-year head coach Paul Johnson and played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium. They were a member of the Coastal Division in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
The 2017 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2017 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia and competed in the Eastern Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by second-year head coach Kirby Smart.
The 2020 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by second-year head coach Geoff Collins. They played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium and competed as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The 2021 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by third-year head coach Geoff Collins. They played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium and compete as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
The 2023 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets were led by Brent Key in his first full year as Georgia Tech's head coach. They played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.
The 2024 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represents the Georgia Institute of Technology as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets are led by Brent Key in his second full year as Georgia Tech's head coach. They play their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium located in Atlanta, Georgia.