No. 23 Georgia Tech vs Syracuse: Live Updates, Score, Stats, and Highlights From Today's Week Two Matchup

Will Georgia Tech get the win on the road today vs Syracuse?

Aug 31, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) throws a pass against Georgia State Panthers in the first quarter at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images / Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Kickoff is almost here! No. 23 Georgia Tech goes on the road and will try to remain undefeated when they face Syracuse today and that is not going to be an easy task. Syracuse can be a tricky place to play and the Orange looked very formidable on offense last week with their passing attack. On the other hand though, the defense for Syracuse had a rough game vs Ohio last weekend, especially on the ground. Georgia Tech has a proven identity with their ground attack and I would expect a heavy dose of Jamal Haynes and Haynes King on the ground today for the Yellow Jackets.

When the two teams faced off last November, the Orange had serious injuries on their offense, especially at the quarterback position. Now, Ohio State transfer Kyle McCord is in and he had a fantastic debut last week against Ohio, throwing for over 350 yards and four touchdowns. Syracuse also welcomed back Oronde Gadsden and he showed off his talent last week in his first game back from injury.

Earlier this week, head coach Brent Key spoke with the media and took time to praise McCord and how good of a quarterback he thought he was:

"What I see as the challenge is the player himself. I think he's a tremendous quarterback. He gets rid of the football and throws the football really well. He has good skill guys on the outside that he can deliver them too. He has size and experience on the offensive line, it is going to be a big challenge for us."

Be sure to follow along right here today for all updates from today's game, as well as highlights!

1st Quarter

Georgia Tech has won the toss and defered. Yellow Jackets defense is up first.

Safety Clayton Powell-Lee was shaken up after the first play of the game.

Powell-Lee headed to the medical tent

— Kelly Quinlan (@Kelly_Quinlan) September 7, 2024

Syracuse: 7 play, 75 yard drive that ends with a touchdown pass from McCord to Pena. Orange lead 7-0 with 12:21 left in the first quarter.

10 play, 75 yard touchdown drive for Georga Tech and it ends with a spectacular 21-yard touchdown run from Haynes King. 7-7 score with 7:52 left in the first quarter

Darts and draws 🎯➡️🏃‍♂️➡️🙌

1Q | 7:52 | GT 7, Cuse 7 pic.twitter.com/oPJoQ1ycq7

— Georgia Tech Football (@GeorgiaTechFB) September 7, 2024

Blocked FG for Georgia Tech! Game is tied 7-7 and GT has the ball back.

Three and out for Georgia Tech's 2nd possession. 7-7, 45 seconds remaining in the 1st quarter

2nd Quarter

LaMiles Brooks is shaken up on the play and is down.

Touchdown Syracuse. McCord finds Pena again and the Orange take the lead 14-7 with 12:27 left in the 1st half. 7 play, 70 yard drive

Georgia Tech has another quick drive that ends in a punt. Syracuse leads 14-7.

Touchdown Syracuse. McCord finds Gadsden to make it 21-7. 9 play, 89 yards, 4:18 off the clock.

Touchdown Georgia Tech! Haynes King runs it in to cut the lead to 21-14. Four play, 75 yard drive.

Georgia Tech trails Syracuse 21-14 going into the half

3rd Quarter

Three and out for Georgia Tech on the first possession of the 2nd half

15 play, 65 yard drive for Syracuse ends in a field goal. Syracuse leads 24-14 with 6:51 left in the third quarter.

Five plays, 21 yards and the drive ends in a punt for Georgia Tech

Syracuse leads Georgia Tech 24-14 heading into the 4th quarter

4th quarter