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Georgia Tech Upsets No. 12 Clemson on 55-Yard Walk-Off Field Goal

Georgia Tech moved to 3-0, compounding scrutiny on Clemson's sputtering start.

Overview

  • Aidan Birr drilled a 55-yard field goal as time expired, tying the longest kick in Georgia Tech history and marking the program’s longest walk-off.
  • Quarterback Haynes King returned from a lower-body injury and totaled 319 yards with a rushing touchdown, steering the final drive to set up the winner.
  • Clemson fell to 1-2 (0-1 ACC) after another uneven offensive outing, with Cade Klubnik throwing for 207 yards but committing an interception and a fumble.
  • Georgia Tech improved to 3-0 (1-0 ACC) and could re-enter the AP Top 25, adding to a growing list of underdog wins under coach Brent Key.
  • Postgame celebrations brought an ACC penalty, with Georgia Tech assessed a $50,000 fine after fans rushed the field and removed a goalpost to the school president’s pool.