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Georgia Tech Secures Dramatic 30-29 Win Over NC State in Final Home Game

Freshman quarterback Aaron Philo's late touchdown run clinched Georgia Tech's perfect home season and dashed NC State's bowl hopes.

  • Aaron Philo's 18-yard touchdown run with 22 seconds left sealed Georgia Tech's one-point victory over NC State at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
  • Georgia Tech finished the season undefeated at home for the first time since 1999, capping a 5-0 record in Atlanta this year.
  • NC State quarterback CJ Bailey scored three rushing touchdowns but threw three costly interceptions, including one returned for a score by Georgia Tech's E.J. Lightsey.
  • Haynes King contributed a critical rushing touchdown for Georgia Tech, while Jamal Haynes was limited to just 36 rushing yards after a strong season.
  • The loss leaves NC State at 5-6, needing a win in their final game against North Carolina to achieve bowl eligibility.
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