Georgia Tech delivered a monumental upset over #4 Miami, winning 28-23 in front of a roaring home crowd at Bobby Dodd Stadium! This is Tech’s first top-5 victory since 2009 against Virginia Tech, and the fans made history by storming the field, taking down the goalpost, and parading it through the streets of Atlanta!
Quarterback Haynes King, a game-time decision, played through injury and led a dominant ground attack that Miami couldn’t stop. Tech controlled the clock, converting 9 out of 14 third downs, and racked up almost 200 rushing yards. Backup QB Aaron Philo also stepped up with a clutch TD pass, and Romello Height sealed the game with a late forced fumble on Miami’s Cam Ward.
Coach Brent Key praised King’s grit and heart, calling it an inspiring performance. Miami’s offense had some big plays, but penalties and missed opportunities cost them, leading to their first loss of the season.
• 00:00:00 – Opening Remarks: Coach Key credits the coaching staff and players for the win.
• 00:00:32 – Game Preparation: Discusses building team confidence and setting clear goals for the week.
• 00:01:10 – Halftime Reset: Talks about treating the second half as a new game.
• 00:01:50 – Defensive Resilience: Acknowledges injuries and adversity faced by the team.
• 00:02:12 – Fourth-Down Stops: Highlights key defensive stops and red-zone effectiveness.
• 00:03:04 – Adjustments for Quarterbacks: Describes handling health-related adjustments for quarterback roles.
• 00:04:02 – Defensive Front Performance: Notes the strong play of the defensive front four.
• 00:04:32 – Clutch Defensive Plays: Emphasizes the defense’s ability to close games with significant plays.
• 00:05:05 – Praise for Haynes King: Coach Key speaks highly of Haynes King’s toughness and contribution.
• 00:06:00 – Jamal Haynes’ Key Run: Highlights a game-changing 65-yard run early in the game.
• 00:08:10 – Homecoming Win Importance: Discusses the significance of the win for alumni and the community.
• 00:10:20 – Strategy on Limiting Miami’s Offense: Details the game plan to control key Miami players, like Restrepo.
