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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies Wrap - Georgia Tech Wins 28-27

Nate McCollum caught 7 passes for 103 yards against the Virginia Tech defense as Georgia Tech handed the Hokies a 28-27 loss on Saturday at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field.

The Yellow Jackets were a +4.0-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 40.5.

Dontae Smith rushed for 85 yards, while Zach Pyron added 66 yards in the win. Nate McCollum and Malachi Carter added 103 and 61 receiving yards respectively.

Keshawn King rushed for 79 yards for Virginia Tech, while Grant Wells added 32 yards. Chance Black threw for 0 yards for the Hokies, while receivers Kaleb Smith and Nick Gallo had 78 and 34 yards respectively.

Georgia Tech outgained Virginia Tech 463-304 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 22-20 by the Yellow Jackets.

Virginia Tech lost the time of possession battle 33:12-26:48, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Next game, Georgia Tech takes its act home to face Miami-FL looking for another win. For Virginia Tech, they head on the road to face Duke.