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The Citadel stuns Georgia Tech with overtime upset win
ATLANTA (AP) Coach Brent Thompson was working as The Citadel's offensive coordinator when the school upset South Carolina four years ago.
Now that he's got a signature win of his own, Thompson has a big building block for his team.
''This is what we needed as a program, what I needed to get this program going in the right direction for the rest of the season,'' Thompson said, ''because we've got our whole conference schedule to play after this.''
Jacob Godek kicked a 37-yard field goal in overtime, quarterback Brandon Rainey ran for one touchdown and passed for another, and FCS The Citadel stunned Georgia Tech with a 27-24 upset victory on Saturday.
Georgia Tech's defense allowed 320 yards rushing against the triple-option, a scheme it faced in practice the last 11 years under former coach Paul Johnson, but the Yellow Jackets (1-2) still figured to have an enough talent to overcome The Citadel.
Instead, the Bulldogs (1-2) never trailed despite having lost FCS games at home to Towson and on the road to Elon. Beating the Jackets gave The Citadel its first win over an FBS opponent since 2015 against South Carolina. Before that, the Bulldogs had not won against the higher classification since knocking off Arkansas and Army in 1992.
''We'll celebrate this one for 24 hours and get back to work tomorrow,'' Rainey said. ''You can't really hang onto wins. It'll set you back, so we're on to the next one.''
It was the Jackets' first loss to an FCS or a Division I-AA opponent since Furman in 1983 and their first in 11 games against The Citadel.
Momentum turned in the third quarter when Rainey broke a 14-all tie with a 22-yard TD run, and strong safety Sean-Thomas Faulkner stopped Georgia Tech's Jordan Mason for no gain on the ensuing drive.
Rainey limped off the field early in the fourth and was replaced by Brian Murdaugh the rest of the way. Godek split the uprights to make it 24-21 with 1:51 to go. Brenton King sent the game to overtime with a 34-yard field goal at the end of regulation, but he missed wide left from 46 yards to end the first possession of the extra period.
New Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins has struggled to find a formula for his up-tempo, pro-style offense, rotating quarterbacks Lucas Johnson and Tobias Oliver to mixed results in a blowout loss at No. 1 Clemson and a narrow home win over South Florida.
The end of regulation was a mess. Collins called timeout just before Oliver took a snap and ran for a 17-yard TD. With the score nullified and time for just one play, Collins had to send out King instead of going for the win.
He appeared slightly agitated with reporters when asked about next week's starting quarterback.
''So again, we don't talk like that,'' Collins said. ''If you noticed out there today, there were probably six safeties that played in the college football game. I don't see people asking me who is going to be the starting safety moving forward. We don't think in those terms. The people can help us play really well - they're going to play.''
Georgia Tech tied it at 14-all when Johnson completed a 33-yard touchdown pass and a conversion pass to Jalen Camp. Jordan Mason ran for 25 yards to make it 21-all with 7:29 remaining.
The Citadel got on the board in the first when Raleigh Webb ran past the coverage for an easy 30-yard touchdown catch. It was Rainey's only completion in four attempts.
Georgia Tech scored on its third drive when Oliver pitched to Mason for a 4-yard score. The Jackets quickly fizzled when Wesley Wells, a sophomore, missed his first career extra-point attempt.
The Citadel used up most of the final 6 minutes of the second quarter with a 13-play, 67-yard drive that ended with Dante Smith's 12-yard touchdown run and a 14-6 halftime lead.
King replaced Wells in the fourth, kicking the PAT that tied it at 21-all.
INJURIES
Rainey had to be helped off the field as he limped toward the sideline with a knee injury. He stood and watched the rest of the game. ... Georgia Tech left tackle Jahaziel Lee was carted off the field with a left leg injury after getting cut-blocked early in the fourth. ... Bulldogs linebacker Phil Davis limped off the field after getting hurt on Mason's TD run. ... The Citadel B-back Clay Harris walked slowly off the field midway through the fourth.
THE TAKEAWAY
The Citadel: The Bulldogs can enjoy this one for a long time, a victory that gives Thompson a new recruiting and fundraising tool after undergoing consecutive 5-6 seasons.
Georgia Tech: The Jackets have enough problems without being undisciplined. They were unruly on the fourth defensive series as cornerback Kaleb Oliver was flagged for taunting and defensive tackle Chris Martin was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct to nullify linebacker David Curry's 4-yard stop on Rainey's third-down scramble. After Rainey threw an interception, T.K. Chimedza was called for unsportsmanlike conduct.
UP NEXT
The Citadel: Hosts FCS Charleston Southern on Saturday.
Georgia Tech: After a bye week, the Yellow Jackets visit Temple on Sept. 28.
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Team Stats | ||
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1st Downs | 25 | 14 |
Rushing | 21 | 10 |
Passing | 1 | 4 |
Penalty | 3 | 0 |
3rd Down Conv | 8-17 | 3-9 |
4th Down Conv | 1-1 | 0-1 |
Total Net Yards | 346 | 279 |
Total Plays | 75 | 46 |
Avg Gain | 4.6 | 6.1 |
Net Yards Rushing | 320 | 183 |
Rush Attempts | 71 | 33 |
Avg Rush Yards | 4.5 | 5.5 |
Yards Passing | 30 | 118 |
Comp. - Att. | 1-4 | 7-13 |
Yards Per Pass | 6.5 | 7.4 |
Penalties - Yards | 5-55 | 8-80 |
Touchdowns | 3 | 3 |
Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
Other | 0 | 0 |
Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Fumbles - Lost | 3-0 | 0-0 |
Int. Thrown | 1 | 0 |
Punts - Avg | 3-38.0 | 4-40.3 |
Return Yards | 1 | 165 |
Punts - Returns | 1-1 | 2-0 |
Kickoffs - Returns | 0-0 | 4-157 |
Int. - Returns | 0-0 | 1-8 |
Safeties | 0 | 0 |
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Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
B. Rainey
16 QB
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B. Rainey | 1/4 | 30 | 1 | 1 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
B. Rainey
16 QB
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B. Rainey | 17 | 70 | 1 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
B. Murdaugh
10 QB
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B. Murdaugh | 11 | 21 | 0 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||
R. Webb
22 WR
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R. Webb | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
R. Webb
22 WR
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R. Webb | 0 | 1 | 30 | 1 | 30 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
J. Randolph II
98 DL
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J. Randolph II | 2-0 | 2.0 | 0 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
J. Godek
86 K
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J. Godek | 2/3 | 47 | 3/3 | 9 |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
Passing | CP/ATT | YDS | TD | INT |
L. Johnson
7 QB
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L. Johnson | 5/10 | 91 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Oliver
8 QB
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T. Oliver | 2/3 | 27 | 0 | 0 |
Rushing | ATT | YDS | TD | LG |
T. Oliver
8 QB
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T. Oliver | 11 | 92 | 0 | 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Mason
27 RB
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J. Mason | 11 | 78 | 2 | 25 | ||||||||||||||||||||
J. Howard Jr.
5 RB
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J. Howard Jr. | 2 | 12 | 0 | 12 | ||||||||||||||||||||
L. Johnson
7 QB
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L. Johnson | 7 | 5 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Do. Smith
28 RB
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Do. Smith | 1 | -2 | 0 | -2 |
Receiving | TAR | REC | YDS | TD | LG |
Ja. Camp
1 WR
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Ja. Camp | 0 | 2 | 62 | 1 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
M. Carter
15 WR
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M. Carter | 0 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 28 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Mason
27 RB
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J. Mason | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 11 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
A. Brown
10 WR
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A. Brown | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
J. Thomas
1 DB
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J. Thomas | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
T. Davis
9 TE
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T. Davis | 0 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
Defense | T-A | SACK | INT |
T. Carpenter
2 DB
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T. Carpenter | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
C. Thomas
25 LB
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C. Thomas | 1-0 | 0.0 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||
D. Curry
6 LB
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D. Curry | 1-0 | 1.0 | 1 |
Kicking | FG | LG | XP | PTS |
Punting | NO | AVG | IN20 | LG |
P. Harvin III
27 P
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P. Harvin III | 4 | 40.3 | 2 | 51 |
Kickoff Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
T. Oliver
8 QB
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T. Oliver | 2 | 48.0 | 52 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
N. Cottrell
31 RB
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N. Cottrell | 2 | 34.0 | 34 | 0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Do. Smith
28 RB
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Do. Smith | 1 | 27.0 | 27 | 0 |
Punt Returns | NO | AVG | LG | TD |
A. Brown 10 WR
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A. Brown | 2 | 0.0 | 3 | 0 |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
15:00 | CIT 25 | 1:46 | 4 | 5 | Punt |
10:55 | CIT 20 | 4:54 | 9 | 80 | TD |
3:48 | CIT 13 | 1:36 | 3 | 8 | Punt |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
12:49 | CIT 25 | 5:39 | 12 | 58 | INT |
5:41 | CIT 33 | 5:21 | 14 | 72 | TD |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:16 | CIT 4 | 1:35 | 3 | 9 | Punt |
10:50 | CIT 25 | 4:38 | 9 | 75 | TD |
2:35 | CIT 24 | 2:04 | 14 | 68 | FG Miss |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
7:37 | CIT 25 | 5:36 | 11 | 40 | FG |
OT | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
GATECH 25 | 0:00 | 3 | 5 | Game |
1st | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
13:01 | GATECH 31 | 1:32 | 5 | 38 | Punt |
5:55 | GATECH 45 | 2:01 | 6 | 10 | Punt |
1:46 | GATECH 29 | 1:42 | 8 | 71 | TD |
2nd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
6:45 | GATECH 28 | 0:34 | 3 | -2 | Punt |
0:15 | GATECH 35 | 0:00 | 1 | -2 | Halftime |
3rd | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
0:05 | GATECH 43 | 0:00 | 3 | 2 | Punt |
11:04 | CIT 33 | 0:07 | 1 | 33 | TD |
6:05 | GATECH 25 | 2:52 | 8 | 51 | Downs |
4th | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
8:53 | GATECH 33 | 1:16 | 4 | 67 | TD |
1:56 | CIT 48 | 1:33 | 6 | 36 | FG |
OT | POSS | PLAYS | YDS | RESULT | |
CIT 25 | 0:06 | 3 | -3 | FG Miss |
- Punt (4 plays, 5 yards, 1:46 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (15:00 - 1st) 37-B.King kicks 40 yards from GT 35 to CIT 25 fair catch by 22-R.Webb. |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 25 (15:00 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey to CIT 26 FUMBLES. 16-B.Rainey to CIT 26 for no gain. |
+2 YD | 2 & 9 - CIT 26 (15:00 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey to CIT 28 for 2 yards. |
+3 YD | 3 & 8 - CIT 27 (14:29 - 1st) 18-D.Smith to CIT 30 for 3 yards. |
Penalty | 4 & 5 - CIT 30 (13:55 - 1st) Penalty on CIT 85-P.Keefe False start 5 yards enforced at CIT 30. No Play. |
Punt | 4 & 10 - CIT 25 (13:14 - 1st) 90-M.Campbell punts 47 yards from CIT 25. 10-A.Brown to GT 31 for 3 yards. |
- Punt (5 plays, 38 yards, 1:32 poss)
Result | Play |
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+28 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 31 (13:01 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson complete to 15-M.Carter. 15-M.Carter to CIT 41 for 28 yards. |
Penalty | 1 & 10 - CIT 41 (12:46 - 1st) Penalty on GT 51-J.Lee False start 5 yards enforced at CIT 41. No Play. |
No Gain | 1 & 15 - CIT 46 (12:20 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson incomplete. Intended for 27-J.Mason. |
+12 YD | 2 & 15 - CIT 46 (12:01 - 1st) 5-J.Howard to CIT 34 for 12 yards. |
-2 YD | 3 & 3 - CIT 34 (11:56 - 1st) 28-D.Smith to CIT 36 for -2 yards. |
Punt | 4 & 5 - CIT 36 (11:29 - 1st) 27-P.Harvin punts 36 yards from CIT 36 to CIT End Zone. touchback. |
- TD (9 plays, 80 yards, 4:54 poss)
Result | Play |
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+2 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 20 (10:55 - 1st) 5-C.Harris to CIT 22 for 2 yards. |
+6 YD | 2 & 8 - CIT 22 (10:48 - 1st) 5-C.Harris to CIT 28 for 6 yards. |
+3 YD | 3 & 2 - CIT 28 (10:12 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey to CIT 31 for 3 yards. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 31 (9:39 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey to CIT 34 for 3 yards. |
+3 YD | 2 & 7 - CIT 34 (9:08 - 1st) 21-R.Bulmer pushed ob at CIT 37 for 3 yards. |
+4 YD | 3 & 4 - CIT 37 (8:27 - 1st) 5-C.Harris to CIT 41 for 4 yards. |
+25 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 41 (7:50 - 1st) 28-N.Njoku to GT 34 for 25 yards. |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 34 (7:16 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey to GT 30 for 4 yards. |
+30 YD | 2 & 6 - GATECH 30 (6:41 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey complete to 22-R.Webb. 22-R.Webb runs 30 yards for a touchdown. |
PAT Good | (6:01 - 1st) 86-J.Godek extra point is good. |
- Punt (6 plays, 10 yards, 2:01 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (5:55 - 1st) 86-J.Godek kicks 64 yards from CIT 35. 8-T.Oliver to GT 45 for 44 yards. |
+2 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 45 (5:55 - 1st) 27-J.Mason to GT 47 for 2 yards. |
No Gain | 2 & 8 - GATECH 47 (5:45 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson incomplete. Intended for 10-A.Brown. |
+9 YD | 3 & 8 - GATECH 47 (5:17 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson scrambles to CIT 44 for 9 yards. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CIT 44 (5:13 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson incomplete. Intended for 15-M.Carter. |
-1 YD | 2 & 10 - CIT 44 (4:43 - 1st) 8-T.Oliver to CIT 45 for -1 yard. |
No Gain | 3 & 11 - CIT 45 (4:35 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson incomplete. Intended for 10-A.Brown. |
Punt | 4 & 11 - CIT 45 (3:54 - 1st) 27-P.Harvin punts 32 yards from CIT 45 to CIT 13 fair catch by 6-L. Botkin. |
- Punt (3 plays, 8 yards, 1:36 poss)
Result | Play |
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+4 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 13 (3:48 - 1st) 5-C.Harris to CIT 17 for 4 yards. |
+2 YD | 2 & 6 - CIT 17 (3:40 - 1st) 16-B.Rainey to CIT 19 for 2 yards. |
+2 YD | 3 & 4 - CIT 19 (2:55 - 1st) 8-K.Sessions to CIT 21 FUMBLES (2-T.Carpenter). to CIT 21 for no gain. |
Punt | 4 & 2 - CIT 21 (2:12 - 1st) 90-M.Campbell punts 47 yards from CIT 21. 10-A.Brown to GT 29 for -3 yards. |
- TD (8 plays, 71 yards, 1:42 poss)
Result | Play |
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No Gain | 1 & 10 - GATECH 29 (1:46 - 1st) 5-J.Howard to GT 29 for no gain. |
+7 YD | 2 & 10 - GATECH 29 (1:34 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson scrambles to GT 36 for 7 yards. |
+5 YD | 3 & 3 - GATECH 36 (0:47 - 1st) 7-L.Johnson scrambles pushed ob at GT 41 for 5 yards. |
+14 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 41 (0:04 - 1st) 27-J.Mason to CIT 45 for 14 yards. |
+20 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 45 (15:00 - 2nd) 8-T.Oliver to CIT 25 for 20 yards. |
+19 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 25 (14:33 - 2nd) 8-T.Oliver runs ob at CIT 6 for 19 yards. |
+2 YD | 1 & 6 - CIT 6 (14:10 - 2nd) 27-J.Mason to CIT 4 for 2 yards. |
+4 YD | 2 & 4 - CIT 4 (13:29 - 2nd) 27-J.Mason runs 4 yards for a touchdown. |
Missed PAT | (12:55 - 2nd) 38-W.Wells extra point is no good. |
- Interception (12 plays, 58 yards, 5:39 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (12:49 - 2nd) 37-B.King kicks 65 yards from GT 35 to CIT End Zone. touchback. |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 25 (12:49 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to CIT 26 for 1 yard. Penalty on GT 22-K.Oliver Unsportsmanlike conduct 15 yards enforced at CIT 26. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - CIT 41 (12:49 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to CIT 41 for no gain. |
+4 YD | 2 & 10 - CIT 41 (12:26 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to CIT 45 for 4 yards. |
Sack | 3 & 6 - CIT 45 (11:50 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey sacked at CIT 41 for -4 yards. Penalty on GT 96-C.Martin Unsportsmanlike conduct 15 yards enforced at CIT 41. (6-D.Curry). |
+10 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 44 (11:10 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey to GT 34 for 10 yards. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 34 (10:44 - 2nd) 21-R.Bulmer to GT 31 for 3 yards. |
+10 YD | 2 & 7 - GATECH 31 (10:12 - 2nd) 21-R.Bulmer to GT 21 for 10 yards. |
+3 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 21 (9:33 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to GT 18 for 3 yards. |
+1 YD | 2 & 7 - GATECH 18 (8:57 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey to GT 17 for 1 yard. |
-15 YD | 3 & 6 - GATECH 17 (8:19 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to GT 15 for 2 yards. Penalty on CIT 54-H. Haas Chop block 15 yards enforced at GT 17. No Play. |
-10 YD | 3 & 21 - GATECH 32 (7:46 - 2nd) 18-D.Smith to GT 21 for 11 yards. Penalty on CIT 22-R.Webb Illegal block in the back 10 yards enforced at GT 32. No Play. |
Int | 3 & 31 - GATECH 42 (7:10 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey incomplete. Intended for 28-N.Njoku INTERCEPTED by 6-D.Curry at GT 35. 6-D.Curry to GT 43 for 8 yards. Penalty on GT 93-T.Chimedza Unsportsmanlike conduct 15 yards enforced at GT 43. |
- Punt (3 plays, -2 yards, 0:34 poss)
Result | Play |
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+3 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 28 (6:45 - 2nd) 8-T.Oliver to GT 31 for 3 yards. |
No Gain | 2 & 7 - GATECH 31 (6:39 - 2nd) 8-T.Oliver incomplete. Intended for 9-T.Davis. |
Sack | 3 & 7 - GATECH 31 (6:16 - 2nd) 8-T.Oliver sacked at GT 26 for -5 yards (98-J.Randolph). |
Punt | 4 & 12 - GATECH 26 (6:11 - 2nd) 27-P.Harvin punts 42 yards from GT 26. 6-L. Botkin to CIT 33 for 1 yard. |
- TD (14 plays, 72 yards, 5:21 poss)
Result | Play |
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+6 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 33 (5:41 - 2nd) 21-R.Bulmer pushed ob at CIT 39 for 6 yards. |
+9 YD | 2 & 4 - CIT 39 (5:30 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to CIT 48 for 9 yards. |
+1 YD | 1 & 10 - CIT 48 (4:57 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey to CIT 49 for 1 yard. |
+3 YD | 2 & 9 - CIT 49 (4:23 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to GT 48 for 3 yards. |
+5 YD | 3 & 6 - GATECH 48 (3:41 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to GT 48 for no gain. Team penalty on GT Offside 5 yards enforced at GT 48. No Play. |
+2 YD | 3 & 1 - GATECH 43 (2:58 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey to GT 41 for 2 yards. |
+4 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 41 (2:36 - 2nd) 5-C.Harris to GT 37 for 4 yards. |
+2 YD | 2 & 6 - GATECH 37 (2:17 - 2nd) 21-R.Bulmer to GT 35 for 2 yards. |
+12 YD | 3 & 4 - GATECH 35 (1:42 - 2nd) 28-N.Njoku to GT 23 for 12 yards. |
+8 YD | 1 & 10 - GATECH 23 (1:21 - 2nd) 18-D.Smith pushed ob at GT 15 for 8 yards. |
No Gain | 2 & 2 - GATECH 15 (0:53 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey incomplete. Intended for 12-R. McCarthy. |
+3 YD | 3 & 2 - GATECH 15 (0:48 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey to GT 12 for 3 yards. |
No Gain | 1 & 10 - GATECH 12 (0:43 - 2nd) 16-B.Rainey incomplete. Intended for 12-R. McCarthy. |
+12 YD | 2 & 10 - GATECH 12 (0:26 - 2nd) 18-D.Smith runs 12 yards for a touchdown. |
PAT Good | (0:20 - 2nd) 86-J.Godek extra point is good. |
- Halftime (1 plays, -2 yards, 0:00 poss)
Result | Play |
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Kickoff | (0:15 - 2nd) 86-J.Godek kicks 64 yards from CIT 35. 31-N.Cottrell to GT 35 for 34 yards. |
Kickoff |