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No. 14 Georgia Tech Escapes Boston College on Last-Second Field Goal, 36–34

The victory keeps Georgia Tech tied for first in the ACC.

Overview

  • Aidan Birr converted a 23-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to secure the win after Boston College's final Hail Mary was batted down.
  • Quarterback Haynes King went 26-of-34 for 371 yards and a touchdown and added 53 rushing yards, totaling 424 yards of offense.
  • Georgia Tech rallied from a 28-17 late third-quarter deficit, sparked by Jordan Allen’s 54-yard touchdown and capped by a 69-yard, 13-play drive for the deciding kick.
  • Defensive issues persisted as the Yellow Jackets allowed 537 yards, following a 583-yard concession to NC State in their previous game.
  • Boston College fell to 1-10 (0-7 ACC) with its 10th straight loss as Lewis Bond set the school record for career receptions; Georgia Tech next hosts No. 23 Pittsburgh.