Georgia Tech Storms Back To Hold Off Boston College

The No. 16 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets somehow dodged a season-defining upset, pulling out a heart-stopping 36-34 victory over a surprisingly scrappy Boston College team.

For a moment, it felt like we were watching a horror movie. Georgia Tech, with dreams of ACC championships and maybe even a College Football Playoff spot dancing in their heads, found themselves staring down an 11-point deficit in the third quarter. The defense, which had already shown some cracks in previous weeks, looked like it was held together by tape and a prayer, giving up a whopping 537 yards to the Eagles. You could almost hear the collective gasp from Atlanta.

But then, the comeback kids decided to show up.

A Back-and-Forth Battle For the Ages

This game was pure, unadulterated chaos from the get-go. Both teams traded punches like heavyweight boxers. Georgia Tech would score, then Boston College would answer right back. It was a seesaw of emotions that left fans on the edge of their seats.

Boston College, a team that came in with a dismal 1-9 record, played like they had nothing to lose—and it almost paid off spectacularly. Quarterback Dylan Lonergan, who looked more like a seasoned pro than a QB for a struggling team, threw for a massive 362 yards and two touchdowns. His connection with receiver Reed Harris for an 18-yard score that put the Eagles up 28-17 was a thing of beauty.

The Yellow Jackets, however, refused to roll over. Haynes King was a maestro under pressure, slicing and dicing the Eagles’ secondary for 371 yards. His 71-yard touchdown bomb to Malik Rutherford was a momentum-shifter, a clear signal that Georgia Tech wasn’t going down without a fight.

The Thrilling Climax On Chestnut Hill

The fourth quarter was when things went from “interesting” to “absolutely bonkers.” After clawing back to take a 33-28 lead, Georgia Tech watched in horror as BC’s Turbo Richard ripped off a 43-yard touchdown run with just over four minutes left. The Eagles went ahead 34-33, and the upset alert was blaring.

But that’s when champions are made. King calmly marched his offense 69 yards down the field, chewing up the clock and the Eagles’ remaining hope. With just 11 seconds left, Kicker Aidan Birr stepped up and drilled a 23-yard field goal. Game over. The collective sigh of relief from the Georgia Tech sideline could have caused a weather pattern change.

Boston College’s last-ditch Hail Mary was batted down, sealing a win that was far too close for comfort for the Yellow Jackets. It wasn’t pretty, and the defensive coordinators probably won’t be sleeping for a week, but a win is a win. Georgia Tech keeps its ACC title hopes alive, surviving a scare that will surely be talked about for the rest of the season.