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NC State Upsets Georgia Tech 48-36, Ending Yellow Jackets' Unbeaten Start

The defeat drops Georgia Tech out of the ACC lead, complicating its playoff path.

Overview

  • NC State piled up 583 total yards as quarterback CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards with two touchdowns and added a rushing score.
  • Redshirt freshman Duke Scott rushed for a career-best 196 yards replacing injured ACC rushing leader Hollywood Smothers, sealing the win with a 30-yard touchdown late.
  • Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King posted 408 passing yards and 103 rushing yards and set the school record for career touchdowns responsible for at 84.
  • The loss moved Virginia into sole possession of first place in the ACC at 5-0 in conference play.
  • Georgia Tech enters a bye before facing Boston College, Pitt and nonconference rival Georgia, and early poll projections suggest a modest drop to around No. 14.