2021 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team

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2021 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets logo.svg
Conference Atlantic Coast Conference
DivisionCoastal Division
Record3–9 (2–6 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Dave Patenaude (3rd season)
Offensive scheme Pro spread
Defensive coordinator Andrew Thacker (3rd season)
Co-defensive coordinator Nathan Burton (3rd season)
Base defenseMultiple
Home stadium Bobby Dodd Stadium
Uniform
Georgia tech football unif.png
Seasons
  2020
2022  
2021 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
ConfOverall
Team W L  W L 
Atlantic Division
No. 15 Wake Forest xy  7 1   11 3  
No. 20 NC State  6 2   9 3  
No. 14 Clemson  6 2   10 3  
Louisville  4 4   6 7  
Florida State  4 4   5 7  
Syracuse  2 6   5 7  
Boston College  2 6   6 6  
Coastal Division
No. 13 Pittsburgh xy$  7 1   11 3  
Miami (FL)  5 3   7 5  
Virginia  4 4   6 6  
Virginia Tech  4 4   6 7  
North Carolina  3 5   6 7  
Georgia Tech  2 6   3 9  
Duke  0 8   3 9  
Championship: Pittsburgh 45, Wake Forest 21
  • $ Conference champion
  • x Division champion/co-champions
  • y Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

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).

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Coaching staff

CoachTitleYear at Georgia TechPrevious job
Geoff Collins Head Coach3rd Temple (HC)
Brent Key AHC/RGC/OL3rd Alabama (OL)
Dave Patenaude OC/QB3rd Temple (OC/QB)
Andrew Thacker DC/LB3rd Temple (DC/LB)
Nathan Burton Co-DC/S3rd Temple (DB)
Tashard Choice RB3rd North Texas (RB)
Marco Coleman DE/OLB3rd Oakland Raiders (DL)
Kerry DixonWR3rd Toledo (RB)
Larry KnightDL3rd Temple (OLB)
Jeff Popovich CB/DST3rd Boise State (CB)
Chris WiesehanTE/OST3rd Temple (OL/RGC)

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResultAttendance
September 47:30 p.m. Northern Illinois * ACCN L 21–2233,651
September 11NoonNo. 22 (FCS) Kennesaw State *
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta, GA
ACCRSN W 45–1735,195
September 183:30 p.m.at No. 6 Clemson ABC L 8–1481,500
September 257:30 p.m. No. 21 North Carolina ACCNW 45–2237,450
October 212:00 p.m. Pittsburgh
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta, GA
ACCNL 21–5236,383
October 912:30 p.m.at Duke ACCRSNW 31–2711,849
October 237:30 p.m.at Virginia ACCNL 40–4845,837
October 3012:00 p.m. Virginia Tech Dagger-14-plain.png
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta, GA (rivalry)
ACCRSNL 17–2635,543
November 612:30 p.m.at Miami (FL) ACCRSNL 30–3348,161
November 133:30 p.m. Boston College
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta, GA
ACCRSNL 30–4131,511
November 202:30 p.m.at No. 8 Notre Dame * NBC L 0–5570,011
November 2712:00 p.m.No. 1 Georgia *
ABCL 0–4552,806

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Game summaries

Vs. Northern Illinois

Northern Illinois Huskies (0–0) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0–0)
Period1234Total
Northern Illinois770822
Georgia Tech0701421

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, September 4, 2021
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 78°F
  • Game attendance: 33,651
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Dave O'Brien, Tim Hasselbeck, Coley Harvey
  • Pregame line: Georgia Tech -19
Game information
First Quarter
  • (1:56) NIU – Harrison Waylee 35 yard rush, John Richardson kick (Drive: 8 plays, 74 yards, 3:42; NIU 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:17) NIU – Miles Joiner 5 yard pass from Rocky Lombardi, John Richardson kick (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 5:22; NIU 14–0)
  • (0:47) GT – Kyric McGowan 22 yard pass from Jordan Yates, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 17 plays, 97 yards, 6:00; NIU 14–7)
Fourth Quarter
  • (7:44) GT – Dontae Smith 15 yard rush, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 5 plays, 77 yards, 2:23; 14–14)
  • (6:32) GT – Jordan Yates 4 yard rush, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 3 plays, 25 yards, 0:54; GT 21–14)
  • (0:38) NIU – Clint Ratkovich 3 yards pass from Rocky Lombardi, Tyrice Richie pass from Rocky Lombardi (Drive: 9 plays, 80 yards, 2:04; NIU 22–21)
StatisticsNIUGT
First downs1525
Total yards301429
Rushes/yards42/16552/273
Passing yards136156
Passing: Comp–Att–Int11–17–015–26–0
Time of possession28:5531:05
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Northern IllinoisPassing Rocky Lombardi 11/17, 136 yards, 2 TD
RushingHarrison Waylee27 carries, 144 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingTyrice Richie2 receptions, 64 yards
Georgia TechPassingJordan Yates12/18, 135 yards, 1 TD
Rushing Jahmyr Gibbs 20 carries, 99 yards
ReceivingMalachi Carter6 receptions, 92 yards

Vs. Kennesaw State

Kennesaw State (1–0) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (0–1)
Period1234Total
Kennesaw State0301417
Georgia Tech141071445

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, September 11, 2021
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79°F
  • Game attendance: 35,195
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Brad Rathbun, Brian Jordan, Lyndsay Rowley
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
StatisticsKSUGT
First downs1320
Total yards260412
Rushes/yards43/14936/158
Passing yards111254
Passing: Comp–Att–Int8–20–217–23–0
Time of possession33:4126:16
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kennesaw StatePassingXavier Shepherd8/20, 110 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingIaan Cousin3 carries, 52 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingAdeolu Adeleke1 reception, 39 yards, 1 TD
Georgia TechPassingJordan Yates17/23, 254 yards, 4 TD
RushingDontae Smith8 carries, 82 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Kyric McGowan 6 receptions, 91 yards, 2 TD

At Clemson

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1–1) vs. #6 Clemson Tigers (1–1)
Period1234Total
Georgia Tech03058
Clemson700714

at Memorial StadiumClemson, SC

  • Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 82°F
  • Game attendance: 81,500
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ESPN2): Bob Wischusen, Dan Orlovsky, Kris Budden
  • Pregame line: Clemson -27.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (4:37) CLEM – Will Shipley 3-yard run, B. T. Potter kick (Drive: 8 plays, 39 yards, 3:15; CLEM 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (0:00) GT – Brent Cimaglia 22-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 66 yards, 2:47; CLEM 7–3)
Third Quarter

No scoring plays

Fourth Quarter
  • (8:12) CLEM – Will Shipley 3-yard run, B. T. Potter kick (Drive: 12 plays, 66 yards, 4:29; CLEM 14–3)
  • (1:19) GT – Brent Cimaglia 22-yard field goal (Drive: 16 plays, 70 yards, 6:53; CLEM 14–6)
  • (0:07) GT – TEAM Safety (Drive: 1 play, 2 yards, 0:08; CLEM 14–8)
StatisticsGTCLEM
First downs2019
Total yards298284
Rushes/yards38/9541/158
Passing yards203126
Passing: Comp–Att–Int20–34–118–25–0
Time of possession30:1029:50
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia TechPassingJordan Yates20/34, 203 yards, 1 INT
RushingJahmyr Gibbs11 carries, 30 yards
ReceivingKyric McGown4 receptions, 82 yards
ClemsonPassing DJ Uiagalelei 18/25, 126 yards
Rushing Will Shipley 21 carries, 88 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Justyn Ross 7 receptions, 61 yards

Vs. North Carolina

#21 North Carolina Tar Heels (2–1) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1–2)
Period1234Total
North Carolina707822
Georgia Tech013141845

at Mercedes-Benz StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, September 25, 2021
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 72°F
  • Game attendance: 37,450
  • Referee: Gary Patterson
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Ryan Philpott, Tim Hasselbeck, Kelsey Riggs
  • Pregame line: North Carolina -14.5
Game information
First Quarter
  • (10:23) UNC – Sam Howell 23-yard run, Grayson Atkins kick (Drive: 4 plays, 40 yards, 1:03; UNC 7–0)
Second Quarter
  • (14:21) GT – Brent Cimaglia 34-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 64 yards, 5:02; UNC 7–3)
  • (13:34) GT – Brent Cimaglia 32-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, -4 yards, 0:35; UNC 7–6)
  • (2:41) GT – Jeff Sims 11-yard run, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 2 plays, 17 yards, 0:42; GT 13–7)
Third Quarter
  • (10:53) GT – Jeff Sims 1-yard run, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 3 plays, 39 yards, 0:32; GT 20–7)
  • (5:39) GT – Jahmyr Gibbs 4-yard run, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 8 plays, 81 yards, 2:50; GT 27–7)
  • (3:50) UNC – Kamari Morales 7-yard pass from Sam Howell, Grayson Atkins kick (Drive: 6 plays, 75 yards, 1:49; GT 27–14)
Fourth Quarter
  • (13:52) GT – Malachi Carter 27-yard pass from Jeff Sims, Dylan Leonard pass from Peje' Harris (Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 4:58; GT 35–14)
  • (11:19) UNC – Josh Downs 4-yard pass from Sam Howell, Cayden Baker pass from Sam Howell (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 2:33; GT 35–22)
  • (4:07) GT – Brent Cimaglia 31-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 52 yards, 7:11; GT 38–22)
  • (1:13) GT – Jeff Sims 50-yard run, Brent Cimaglia kick (Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, 0:53; GT 45–22)
StatisticsUNCGT
First downs1819
Total yards369394
Rushes/yards35/6343/261
Passing yards306133
Passing: Comp–Att–Int25–39–013–19–0
Time of possession30:0529:55
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
North CarolinaPassing Sam Howell 25/39, 306 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Ty Chandler 17 carries, 48 yards
ReceivingEmery Simmons3 receptions, 110 yards
Georgia TechPassing Jeff Sims 10/13, 112 yards, 1 TD
RushingJeff Sims10 carries, 128 yards, 3 TD
ReceivingMalachi Carter3 receptions, 48 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Panthers (3–1) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2–2)
Period1234Total
Pittsburgh21217352
Georgia Tech777021

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, October 2, 2021
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 75°F
  • Game attendance: 36,383
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham, Roddy Jones, Lericia Harris
  • Pregame line: Pittsburgh -3
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
StatisticsPITTGT
First downs2721
Total yards580432
Rushes/yards41/18131/73
Passing yards399359
Passing: Comp–Att–Int24–37–024–33–2
Time of possession34:4025:20
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
PittsburghPassing Kenny Pickett 23/36, 389 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Israel Abanikanda 15 carries, 60 yards, 2 TD
ReceivingTaysir Mack5 receptions, 121 yards, 1 TD
Georgia TechPassingJeff Sims24/33, 359 yards, 2 TD, 2 INT
RushingDonte Smith9 carries, 43 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahmyr Gibbs6 receptions, 125 yards

At Duke

Duke Blue Devils (3–2) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2–3)
Period1234Total
Georgia Tech1437731
Duke7731027

at Wallace Wade StadiumDurham, NC

  • Date: Saturday, October 9, 2021
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Rainy • Temperature: 64°F
  • Game attendance: 11,849
  • Referee: Jeff Flanagan
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Tom Werme, James Bates, Abby LaBar
  • Pregame line: Georgia Tech -4.5
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
StatisticsGTDUKE
First downs1727
Total yards440489
Rushes/yards39/14362/197
Passing yards297292
Passing: Comp–Att–Int12–25–222–29–1
Time of possession24:3135:29
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia TechPassingJeff Sims12/25, 297 yards, 3 TD, 2 INT
RushingJeff Sims12 carries, 55 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahmyr Gibbs3 receptions, 82 yards, 1 TD
DukePassingGunnar Holmberg22/29, 292 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Mataeo Durant 43 carries, 152 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJalon Calhoun5 receptions, 103 yards

At Virginia

Virginia Cavaliers (5–2) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–3)
Period1234Total
Georgia Tech13381640
Virginia71717748

at Scott StadiumCharlottesville, VA

  • Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021
  • Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 79°F
  • Game attendance: 45,837
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Dave O'Brien, Tim Hasselbeck, Coley Harvey
  • Pregame line: Virginia -6.5
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
StatisticsGTUVA
First downs2832
Total yards570636
Rushes/yards34/27030/240
Passing yards300396
Passing: Comp–Att–Int27–44–129–43–0
Time of possession28:0731:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia TechPassingJeff Sims27/44, 300 yards, 3 TD, 1 INT
RushingJahmyr Gibbs13 carries, 132 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingKyric McGowan7 receptions, 86 yards, 2 TD
VirginiaPassing Brennan Armstrong 29/43, 396 yards, 4 TD
RushingBrennan Armstrong12 carries, 99 yards, 2 TD
Receiving Dontayvion Wicks 6 receptions, 168 yards, 2 TD

Vs. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Hokies (3–4) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–4)
Period1234Total
Virginia Tech1463326
Georgia Tech7010017

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, October 30, 2021
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 56°F
  • Game attendance: 35,543
  • Referee: Marcus Woods
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Tom Werme, James Bates, Wiley Ballard
  • Pregame line: Georgia Tech -3.5
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:51) VT – Tré Turner 69 yd Pass From Braxton Burmeister (John Parker Romo Kick) (Drive: 4 plays 86 yards, 1:17; VT 7–0)
  • (6:21) GT – Kyric McGowan 26 yd Pass From Jeff Sims (Brent Cimaglia Kick) (Drive: 9 plays 75 yards, 3:30; Tied 7–7)
  • (2:20) VT – Tayvion Robinson 4 yd Pass From Braxton Burmeister (John Parker Romo Kick) (Drive: 10 plays 75 yards, 4:01; VT 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (4:51) VT – John Parker Romo 23 yd Field Goal (Drive: 7 plays 70 yards, 1:54; VT 17–7)
  • (0:01) VT – John Parker Romo 43 yd Field Goal (Drive: 8 plays 64 yards, 1:45; VT 20–7)
Third quarter
  • (10:22) GT – Brent Cimaglia 37 yd Field Goal (Drive: 9 plays 52 yards, 4:30; VT 20–10)
  • (6:14) VT – John Parker Romo 34 yd Field Goal (Drive: 4 plays yards, 2:14; VT 23–10)
  • (0:05) GT – Adonicas Sanders 23 yd Pass From Jeff Sims (Brent Cimaglia Kick) (Drive: 4 plays 64 yards, 1:18; VT 23–17)
Fourth quarter
  • (4:21) VT – John Parker Romo 21 yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays 85 yards, 7:01; VT 26–17)
StatisticsVTGT
First downs2316
Total yards487366
Rushes/yards53/23330/183
Passing yards254183
Passing: Comp–Att–Int15–25–015–26–1
Time of possession35:4824:12
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Virginia TechPassingBraxton Burmeister15/25, 254 yards, 2 TD
RushingMalachi Thomas25 carries, 103 yards
Receiving Tré Turner 7 receptions, 187 yards, 1 TD
Georgia TechPassingJeff Sims15/26, 183 yards, 2 TD, 1 INT
RushingJahmyr Gibbs11 carries, 113 yards
ReceivingAdonicas Sanders4 receptions, 64 yards, 1 TD

At Miami(FL)

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–5) vs. Miami Hurricanes (4–4)
Period1234Total
Georgia Tech7147230
Miami(FL)1437933

at Hard Rock StadiumMiami Gardens, FL

  • Date: Saturday, November 6, 2021
  • Game time: 12:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 72°F
  • Game attendance: 48,161
  • Referee: Gary Patterson
  • TV announcers (ESPN3): Tom Werme, James Bates, Wiley Ballard
  • Pregame line: Miami -10
Game information
First quarter
  • (9:10) MIA – Mike Harley Jr. 8-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 93 yards, 3:39; Miami 7–0)
  • (7:14) MIA – Charleston Rambo 35-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 58 yards, 0:58; Miami 14–0)
  • (4:21) GT – Jordan Mason 71-yard run, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Drive: 6 plays, 93 yards, 2:53; Miami 14–7)
Second quarter
  • (13:22) GT – Jahmyr Gibbs 29-yard run, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 86 yards, 2:57; Tied 14–14)
  • (9:48) MIA – Andres Borregales 28-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 43 yards, 0:57; Miami 17–14)
  • (7:56) GT – Jaylon King 40-yard fumble return, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Georgia Tech 21–17)
Third quarter
  • (13:59) MIA – Jaylan Knighton 2-yard run, (Andres Borregales kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 1:01; Miami 24–21)
  • (13:59) GT – Jahmyr Gibbs 50-yard pass from Jeff Sims, (Brent Cimaglia kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 73 yards, 3:26; Georgia Tech 28–24)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:20) MIA – Andres Borregales 31-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 53 yards, 5:05; Georgia Tech 28–27)
  • (10:27) MIA – Key'Shawn Smith 15-yard pass from Tyler Van Dyke, (Two-point pass failed) (Drive: 5 plays, 51 yards, 1:50; Miami 33–28)
  • (10:27) GT – Juanyeh Thomas 100-yard interception return for safety (Miami 33–30)
StatisticsGTMIA
First downs1524
Total yards329563
Rushes/yards32/13542/174
Passing yards194389
Passing: Comp–Att–Int21–38–122–34–0
Time of possession34:1325:47
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia TechPassingJeff Sims21/38, 194 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
Rushing Jordan Mason 8 carries, 75 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahmyr Gibbs4 receptions, 72 yards, 1 TD
MiamiPassing Tyler Van Dyke 22/34, 389 yards, 3 TD
RushingJaylan Knighton32 carries, 162 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Charleston Rambo 7 receptions, 210 yards, 1 TD

Vs. Boston College

Boston College Eagles (5–4) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–6)
Period1234Total
Boston College72101341
Georgia Tech1473630

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, November 13, 2021
  • Game time: 3:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 52°F
  • Game attendance: 31,511
  • Referee: Jeff Heaser
  • TV announcers (ACCN): Tom Werme, James Bates, Lauren Jbara
  • Pregame line: Boston College -2
Game information
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
StatisticsBCGT
First downs2625
Total yards505343
Rushes/yards38/19540/213
Passing yards310130
Passing: Comp–Att–Int13–20–018–29–1
Time of possession27:0732:53
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Boston CollegePassing Phil Jurkovec 13/20, 310 yards, 2 TD
RushingPat Garwo III24 carries, 104 yards
Receiving Zay Flowers 2 receptions, 87 yards, 2 TD
Georgia TechPassingJordan Yates17/28, 126 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT
RushingJahmyr Gibbs19 carries, 96 yards, 1 TD
ReceivingJahmyr Gibbs5 receptions, 29 yards

At Notre Dame

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–7) vs. #6 Notre Dame Fighting Irish (9–1)
Period1234Total
Georgia Tech00000
Notre Dame242110055

at Notre Dame StadiumNotre Dame, IN

  • Date: Saturday, November 20, 2021
  • Game time: 2:30 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 42°F
  • Game attendance: 70,011
  • Referee: Stuart Mullins
  • TV announcers (NBC): Mike Tirico, Drew Brees, Kathryn Tappen
  • Pregame line: Notre Dame -18
Game information
First Quarter
  • (12:35) ND – Jonathan Doerer 41-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 2:25; Notre Dame 3–0)
  • (10:33) ND – Jack Kiser 43-yard interception return, (Jonathan Doerer kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 25 yards, 1:57; Notre Dame 10–0)
  • (4:57) ND – Kyren Williams 9-yard run, (Jonathan Doerer kick) (Drive: 9 plays, 65 yards, 3:29; Notre Dame 17–0)
  • (0:08) ND – Michael Mayer 52-yard pass from Jack Coan, (Jonathan Doerer kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 69 yards, 1:22; Notre Dame 24–0)
Second Quarter
  • (10:41) ND – Logan Diggs 5-yard run, (Jonathan Doerer kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 61 yards, 3:45; Notre Dame 31–0)
  • (7:21) ND – Logan Diggs 20-yard pass from Jack Coan, (Jonathan Doerer kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 60 yards, 1:47; Notre Dame 38–0)
  • (4:33) ND – Kyren Williams 1-yard run, (Jonathan Doerer kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 89 yards, 3:01; Notre Dame 45–0)
Third Quarter
  • (6:45) ND – Jonathan Doerer 26-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 86 yards, 3:02; Notre Dame 48–0)
  • (4:33) ND – Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa 70-yard fumble return, (Josh Bryan kick) (Drive: 5 plays, 46 yards, 1:48; Notre Dame 55–0)
Fourth Quarter

No scoring plays

StatisticsGTND
First downs1123
Total yards224514
Rushes/yards35/12833/212
Passing yards96302
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–28–118–26–0
Time of possession30:3929:21
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Georgia TechPassingJordan Yates14/28, 96 yards, 1 INT
RushingHarrison Waylee12 carries, 58 yards
ReceivingMalachi Carter3 receptions, 29 yards
Notre DamePassing Jack Coan 15/20, 285 yards, 2 TD
Rushing Tyler Buchner 5 carries, 67 yards
Receiving Kevin Austin Jr. 2 receptions, 89 yards

Vs. Georgia

No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs (11–0) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–8)
Period1234Total
No. 1 Georgia101414745
Georgia Tech00000

at Bobby Dodd StadiumAtlanta, GA

  • Date: Saturday, November 27, 2021
  • Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
  • Game weather: Sunny • Temperature: 53°F
  • Game attendance: 52,806
  • Referee: Mike Roche
  • TV announcers (ABC): Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Dan Orlovsky (color), and Kris Budden (sideline)
  • Pregame line: Georgia −35.0 • Odds to win: Georgia 97.0% • Game summary: ESPN
Game information
First quarter
  • (10:34) UGA – Jack Podlesny 38 Yd Field Goal (Georgia 3–0)
  • (4:38) UGA – Jermaine Burton 25 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 10–0)
Second quarter
  • (13:33) UGA – Ladd McConkey 11 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 17–0)
  • (11:03) UGA – Brock Bowers 77 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 24–0)
Third quarter
  • (9:55) UGA - Brock Bowers 9 Yd pass from Stetson Bennett (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 31–0)
  • (9:55) UGA - Kenny McIntosh 59 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 38–0)
Fourth quarter
  • (13:14) UGA - Daijun Edwards 3 Yd Run (Jack Podlesny Kick) (Georgia 45–0)
StatisticsUGAGT
First downs219
Total yards463166
Rushes/yards31/20835/98
Passing yards25568
Passing: Comp–Att–Int14–20–08–16–0
Time of possession26:5233:08
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
GeorgiaPassing Stetson Bennett 14/20, 255 yards, 4 TD
Rushing Kenny McIntosh 2 carries, 68 yards, 1 TD
Receiving Brock Bowers 3 receptions, 100 yards, 2 TD
Georgia TechPassingJordan Yates8/16, 68 yards
RushingDontae Smith11 carries, 59 yards
ReceivingDylan Leonard2 receptions, 43 yards

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickPlayerPositionNFL Club
7228 Tariq Carpenter LB Green Bay Packers

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The 2019 NC State Wolfpack football team represented North Carolina State University during the 2019 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolfpack played their home games at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina and competed in the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by seventh-year head coach Dave Doeren. They finished the season 4–8, 1–7 in ACC play to finish in seventh place in the Atlantic Division.

The 2020 NC State Wolfpack football team represented North Carolina State University during the 2020 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Wolfpack played their home games at Carter–Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina, and competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). They were led by eighth-year head coach Dave Doeren. The Wolfpack finished the regular season 8–3, 7–3 in ACC play to finish in a tie for fourth place in the conference. They received an invite to the 2021 Gator Bowl where they lost to opponent Kentucky of the SEC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2020 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team</span> American college football season

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).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Miami Hurricanes football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hurricanes were led by third-year head coach Manny Diaz, who was dismissed on December 6. They played their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, competing as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Pittsburgh Panthers football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh in the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by seventh-year head coach Pat Narduzzi and played their home games at Heinz Field. They competed in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). This was Pitt's ninth season as a member of the ACC. The Panthers won the ACC Championship with a record of 11–2 and a 45–21 victory over Wake Forest in the 2021 ACC Championship Game, becoming the first school other than Clemson or Florida State to win the conference championship since Virginia Tech in 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Virginia Tech Hokies football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Virginia Tech Hokies football team represented Virginia Tech during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hokies were led by sixth-year head coach Justin Fuente, prior to his departure following the Duke game. J. C. Price took over as the interim head coach for the final two games of the regular season and the bowl game. They played their home games at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, competing as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Hokies accepted a bid to the Pinstripe Bowl to face Maryland, where they lost 54–10.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 West Virginia Mountaineers football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 West Virginia Mountaineers football team represented West Virginia University during the current 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mountaineers played their home games at the Milan Puskar Stadium in Morgantown, West Virginia, and competed in the Big 12 Conference. The team was led by third-year head coach Neal Brown.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Maryland Terrapins football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Maryland Terrapins football team represented the University of Maryland during the 2021 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Terrapins played their home games at Maryland Stadium in College Park, Maryland, and competed in the Big Ten Conference in the East Division. The team was coached by third-year head coach Mike Locksley and finished in fifth place in the East Division. The Terrapins defeated Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bowl to achieve their first bowl game since 2016, their first winning season since 2014, and their first bowl game victory since 2010.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2021 Kennesaw State Owls football team</span> American college football season

The 2021 Kennesaw State Owls football team represented the Kennesaw State University as a member of the Big South Conference during the 2021 NCAA Division I FCS football season. Led by seventh-year head coach Brian Bohannon, the Owls played their home games at the Fifth Third Bank Stadium in Kennesaw, Georgia.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Ole Miss Rebels football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Ole Miss Rebels football team represented the University of Mississippi in the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Rebels played their home games at Vaught–Hemingway Stadium in Oxford, Mississippi, and competed in the Western Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). They were led by third-year head coach Lane Kiffin.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Miami Hurricanes football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hurricanes were led by first-year head coach Mario Cristobal, and played their home games at Hard Rock Stadium, competing as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Pittsburgh Panthers football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Pittsburgh Panthers football team represented the University of Pittsburgh as a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Panthers were led by eighth-year head coach Pat Narduzzi and played their home games at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh. This was Pitt's tenth season as a member of the ACC.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Yellow Jackets played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia, and competed as members of the Atlantic Coast Conference. They were led by Geoff Collins until his firing early in the season and then were subsequently led by interim coach Brent Key.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2022 Marshall Thundering Herd football team</span> American college football season

The 2022 Marshall Thundering Herd football team represented Marshall University during the 2022 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Thundering Herd played their home games at the Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, West Virginia, and competed in the East Division of the Sun Belt Conference. The team was coached by second-year head coach Charles Huff.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Miami Hurricanes football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Miami Hurricanes football team represented the University of Miami in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Hurricanes were led by Mario Cristobal in his second year as head coach. Their home games were played at the Hard Rock Stadium.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team represented Wake Forest University as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Demon Deacons were led by Dave Clawson in his tenth year as head coach. They played their home games at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team</span> American college football season

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 2023 Boston College Eagles football team represented Boston College as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by fourth-year head coach Jeff Hafley and played their home games at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts.

References

  1. "2021 Georgia Tech Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved January 30, 2021.