Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech: Live Updates

Follow along here for live updates from Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Updated:
Nov 5, 2022 3:57 PM EDT
Original:
Nov 5, 2022

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Georgia Tech is on the road again this week and will be facing Virginia Tech for the last time as division opponents. With the ACC going to no divisions starting next season, there will no longer be an ACC Coastal for these two programs to share.

The big news coming out of the pregame was that Jeff Sims will not be starting yet again. Brent Key seemed optimistic that Sims would be able to go this Saturday, but instead, it will be true freshmen Zach Pyron getting his first career start today. Pyron saw his first action against Florida State last week and fared well, going 18-28 for 198 yards and two touchdowns.

Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Pyron — Zach Pyron will be making his first career start today vs Virginia Tech
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Georgia Tech has lost two in a row to Virginia Tech, but the Yellow Jackets have had success winning in Blacksburg, which is one of the toughest places to play in the country.

Follow along here all game for live updates as the Yellow Jackets take on the Hokies today.

1st Quarter

Georgia Tech will be getting the ball first here in Blacksburg. Pyron coming out now as the starter. Rain is coming down here though, so that could affect play calling
Three and out for Georgia Tech on its first drive
Charlie Thomas with a big sack on third down and Virginia Tech has to punt
Pyron finds Luke Benson for the first 1st down of the game for Georgia Tech
Pyron threw a beautiful pass to Malachi Carter to convert a 3rd and 10.
Dontae Smith into the end zone for Georgia Tech! Yellow Jackets lead 7-0. Was a 29-yard touchdown run for Smith

Georgia Tech recovers the fumble in their own territory! Huge mistake by Virginia Tech. Yellow Jackets take over and lead 7-0 with 6:03 left to play in the first quarter
Pyron with great movement in the pocket to get the first down for Georgia Tech. Nice job by the young quarterback.
Pyron finds E.J Jenkins for a huge play and Georgia Tech is threatening to score
Gavin Stewart hits the field goal. Georgia Tech leads 10-0. Questionable third-down play call there but the Yellow Jackets get points off the turnover.
End of the 1st quarter in Blacksburg. Georgia Tech with a 10-0 lead. Pyron is playing well and the running game is getting push. Very good 1st quarter for the offense.

2nd Quarter

Georgia Tech is going to have to start this drive at the one-yard line. Great punt by Virginia Tech
Grant Wells runs into the end zone and Virginia Tech cuts into the lead. Georgia Tech still in front 10-7 with 10:15 to go in the 2nd quarter
Three and out for Georgia Tech. Hokies take over with 8:54 left in the first half.
Georgia Tech with a near interception on 3rd down and they force a Virginia Tech punt. Yellow Jackets taking over with 7:51 left in the first half.
Hokies run it in and take the lead over Georgia Tech. 3:51 left in the first half and Virginia Tech leads 13-10 after the missed extra point.
Virginia Tech returns the punt for the touchdown and extends its lead over Virginia Tech 20-10
Georgia Tech hits the field goal at the end of the first half to make it 20-13 Virginia Tech. Great final drive for Pyron and the offense to get some points. Virginia Tech will get the ball after the half.
Georgia Tech actually outgained Virginia Tech in the first half 234-184, but the punt return for a touchdown has been the difference. Pyron was 11-20 for 127 yards in the first half. The Yellow Jackets had 107 yards on 21 carries.

3rd Quarter:

We are underway in the second half in Blacksburg.

Wells is sacked by D'Quan Douse and Virginia Tech has to punt it away. Georgia Tech will have it for its first possession in the second half coming up
Pyron finds Malachi Carter for a big 1st down and then a tough 1st down run by Hassan Hall. The Yellow Jackets' offense is moving.
Hall has been the lead back on this drive and is running well. Georgia Tech is in scoring territory.
Georgia Tech elects to take the points and Stewart hits his third field goal of the game. 20-16 Virginia Tech with 7:56 left in the 3rd quarter
Virginia Tech has moved past midfield and is driving into Yellow Jackets territory again
Virginia Tech bobbles another snap but falls on it this time. Very fortunate bounce for the Hokies
The Hokies self-destructed on that drive. Georgia Tech getting the ball back with a chance to take the lead.
Pyron has his pass batted in the air and intercepted and returned for a touchdown. Virginia Tech now leads 27-16 with 4:03 to go in the third quarter
Tech goes three and out after the pick-six and gives up another good punt return to Virginia Tech.
That is the end of the 3rd quarter. Virginia Tech leads 27-16 and has the ball with a big third down coming up

4th Quarter

Virginia Tech missed the 40-yard field goal attempt! Georgia Tech takes over trailing 27-16.
True Freshman Jamie Felix is back in at running back
Pyron tries to sneak it on fourth down and comes up short. Virginia Tech takes over on downs.
Virginia Tech fumbles deep in Georgia Tech territory and Georgia Tech recovers it! Yellow Jackets take over still trailing 27-16.
Pyron finds Nate McCollum for a huge touchdown! What a job by McCollum keeping his feet in bounds. Georgia Tech now trails 27-22 after a failed two-point attempt.
The defense is going to need to come up with more stops and get the ball back for the offense.
Virginia Tech is past midfield and running the ball well on the Yellow Jackets' defense
Interception! Georgia Tech's defense forces another turnover and will have a chance to take the lead. What a play by true freshman Clayton Powell-Lee.
Georgia Tech is driving with a chance to take the lead near the end of the game. In Hokies territory. Nate McCollum has had a great game today.
Pyron runs it in for a touchdown! What a run from the freshman quarterback.
Georgia Tech does not get the two-point conversion. 28-27 Yellow Jackets lead.
Myles Sims called for pass interference. Free 15 yards for Virginia Tech.
Douse gets a sack on third down. Virginia Tech was forced to punt. Georgia Tech could likely end the game with a first down.
3rd and 9 coming up for Georgia Tech. Virginia Tech has no more timeouts.
Virginia Tech stops the Yellow Jackets on third down and forces a punt. The defense will have to get a stop.
Georgia Tech recovers another Virginia Tech fumble and the Yellow Jackets are going to get the win on the road!!