Live Updates: Georgia Tech faces South Carolina State in Atlanta

Georgia Tech is looking for their first win of the season today

Author:
Jackson Caudell
Updated:
Sep 9, 2023 5:30 PM EDT
Original:
Sep 9, 2023

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It is time for another Georgia Tech Football Saturday!

The Yellow Jackets play their first game inside Bobby Dodd Stadium for the 2023 season and their opponent this week is South Carolina State.

Georgia Tech is looking to bounce back after a tough week one loss to Louisville. The offense is hoping to replicate what they did in the second quarter against the Cardinals and the defense is hoping for a dominant performance after a lackluster performance last week.

First, make sure you catch up on and read everything about this game:

All Yellow Jackets Podcast Episode 3: Previewing the South Carolina State game

Georgia Tech vs. South Carolina State: Official matchup breakdown and prediction

Everything from Brent Key's post-practice availability 9/7

Georgia Tech vs South Carolina State: Official score predictions

Georgia Tech reveals uniform combination for matchup with South Carolina State

Georgia Tech captains revealed for Week Two game vs. South Carolina State

Georgia Tech vs. South Carolina State: What to watch for

Georgia Tech Football: Three offensive players to watch vs. South Carolina State

Brent Key previews Georgia Tech's week two matchup with South Carolina State

Georgia Tech releases depth chart ahead of South Carolina State game

Pregame

Kickoff has been delayed until 1:22 due to lightning in the area.

Update: Kickoff has been delayed until 12:42 now

They are finally ready to go here in Atlanta

Update: There has been another delay due to the weather. There is currently no start time announced.

Kickoff has finally been announced for 3:23 p.m. in Atlanta

1st Quarter

Yellow Jackets are starting on defense in this game.

First drive of the game results in an interception! Kyle Kennard picks off SCSU to set up the Yellow Jackets in scoring position.

The first touchdown of the game goes to Jamal Haynes! Yellow Jackets lead 7-0. That is the first career touchdown for Haynes. 12:28 left to go in the 1st quarter.

A three-and-out forced by the GT defense! SCSU is on to punt, and Dominick Blaylock is back to return.

Georgia Tech begins its second drive on offense at their own 40. 10:50 left to go in the 1st quarter.

SCSU bats the first down pass from Haynes King. 2nd and 10 Georgia Tech. Lots of quick stuff early from GT.

A catch made by Malik Rutherford is currently being reviewed.

The catch is confirmed, 1st down GT.

Pretty touch pass from King to Dominick Blaylock for the TD. GT leads 14-0 with 8:22 left in the first half.

Georgia Tech is outgaining SCSU 75-8 so far

SCSU picks up their first first down of the game on a speed option play. Then they follow it with a false start. 1st and 15 with 7:14 left in the 1st quarter.

SCSU is in Georgia Tech territory for the first time tonight.

PBU by K.J. Wallace there on 3rd down. SCSU has to punt. 3:08 to go in the first quarter.

1st quarter is over, Georgia Tech leads 14-0. Yellow Jackets outgained SCSU 110 to 46 in the first quarter. Trey Cooley with 51 yards on five carries so far.

2nd Quarter

Georgia Tech is knocking on the door step of scoring, but a targeting call on SCSU is currently being reviewed.

Cooley fumbles the ball on the goal line and SCSU takes over at the 20 yard line.

The fumble is currently being reviewed.

The fumble is confirmed.

Georgia Tech's defense responded after the turnover. SCSU has to punt again. They are not even trying to throw the ball at this point. All runs for the Bulldogs

Yellow Jackets take over at their own 38 with 10:46 left in the first half.

Eric Singleton Jr my goodness. Touchdown catch for the second straight week for the true freshman. He is really good. GT leads 21-0 with 8:30 to go in the first half.

GT is one the move again. The Yellow Jackets have the ball inside the Bulldogs 30 yard line.

Gavin Stewart missed the 47-yard field goal. SCSU takes over.

SCSU scores with 34 seconds left in the first half. Georgia Tech leads 21-6

Big run from Jamal Haynes gets Georgia Tech inside the 10 with 20 seconds left in the half.

King finds Brett Seither for a Yellow Jackets touchdown. GT leads 28-6 with 16 seconds left in the first half

3rd Quarter

The second half is getting underway!

King hits a short pass to Cooley for a 55 yard touchdown. Georgia Tech leads 35-6!

King is now 16-20 for 221 yards and four touchdowns.

SCSU is now at the Goergia Tech eight-yard line after a 47 yard gain

3rd and goal upcoming for SCSU

SCSU has run for 147 yards in this game, averaging nearly six yards per carry. Not ideal

Touchdown Bulldogs. Georgia Tech leads 35-13 with 11:39 left in the third quarter. Six plays, 75 yard drive for SCSU

Aidan Birr replaces Gavin Stewart at kicker and nails a 30 yard field goal. GT leads 38-13.

SCSU has crossed midfield and is moving the ball again on GT.

SCSU converts a long 3rd down and keeps the drive alive. The defense has not been good in the second half

GT recovers the fumble and gets the ball back! Much needed for the defense. Kyle Kennard with the recovery. GT leads 38-13 with 3:01 left in the 3rd quarter.

King misses a wide-open Eric Singleton for a TD.

What a catch by Blaylock. 1st down GT. Yellow Jackets moving the ball into the red zone

TD Trey Cooley! GT scores before the end of the third quarter to extend the lead to 45-13

That is the end of the 3rd quarter. GT leads SCSU 45-13.