NDL: S32W14 - Georgia (42) at Georgia Tech (22)
Bulldogs Down Yellow Jackets
Article By: In Week 14 of college football, the Georgia Bulldogs secured a commanding 42-22 victory over their rivals, Georgia Tech, in the annual Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate game.
The first quarter saw Georgia Tech strike first with Malik Rutherford catching a 6-yard pass from Haynes King, putting the Yellow Jackets ahead early. However, Georgia responded quickly as Malaki Starks returned an interception 52 yards for a touchdown, tying the game at 7-7.
In the second quarter, Georgia pulled ahead with a series of impressive plays. Carson Beck connected with Arian Smith for a 60-yard touchdown pass, and shortly after, Dominic Lovett caught a 16-yard pass from Beck, extending Georgia's lead. Georgia Tech managed a field goal by Aidan Birr from 21 yards, but the Bulldogs continued to dominate with Trevor Etienne running 30 yards for a touchdown and Smael Mondon Jr returning an interception 56 yards for another score, pushing Georgia's advantage to 35-10 at halftime.
The third quarter featured a touchdown run by Trevor Etienne from 14 yards. Georgia Tech responded with an 18-yard pass from Haynes King to Eric Singleton Jr., though their extra point was blocked. Jamal Haynes added a 39-yard run for the Yellow Jackets, but the two-point conversion attempt failed, making the final score 42-22.
Throughout the game, Georgia showcased a strong offensive performance with 401 total yards—168 rushing and 233 passing—while Georgia Tech amassed 354 yards. Defensively, Georgia's secondary made key plays, notably with two interceptions, including a significant pick-six by Malaki Starks. The Yellow Jackets controlled the clock for over 16 minutes while the Bulldogs maintained possession for over 11 minutes.
This victory marks a decisive win for Georgia, continuing their dominance over Georgia Tech and adding another chapter to their storied rivalry.