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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs North Carolina Tar Heels Wrap - Georgia Tech Wins 21-17

The Tar Heels came up short against the Yellow Jackets in Week 12 action on Saturday, falling 21-17 at Kenan Memorial Stadium.

Georgia Tech was an underdog by +21.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 63.5.

Hassan Hall rushed for 47 yards, while Taisun Phommachanh added 44 yards in the win. Malik Rutherford and Hassan Hall added 68 and 57 receiving yards respectively.

Elijah Green rushed for 92 yards for North Carolina, while Omarion Hampton added 35 yards. Drake Maye threw for 202 yards for the Tar Heels, while receivers Bryson Nesbit and Gavin Blackwell had 85 and 54 yards respectively.

North Carolina was outgained by Georgia Tech 373-365 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 19-16 by the Yellow Jackets.

North Carolina lost the time of possession battle 34:27-25:33, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.

Next game, Georgia Tech takes its act on the road to face Georgia looking for another win. For North Carolina, they head home to face NC State.