In a hard-fought battle, the Syracuse Orange held on to defeat the #23 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 31-20. The Orange offense started strong, scoring early in the game, while the defense played stout, forcing turnovers and key stops. Despite a late surge by Georgia Tech, Syracuse held on to secure their second ACC victory of the season.
In a thrilling ACC showdown, the Syracuse Orange upset the #23 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 31-20 on Saturday afternoon. The Orange offense got off to a blistering start, marching down the field to score first on Trebor Pena's fourth touchdown of the season. After Georgia Tech tied the game, Syracuse responded with another touchdown drive, capped off by a 1-yard run from quarterback Garrett Shrader. The Orange defense also played a pivotal role in the victory, forcing three turnovers and making several key stops.
Syracuse Stuns 23 Georgia Tech in Thrilling Victory
The Syracuse offense came out firing on all cylinders, scoring on their opening drive. Shrader connected with Pena for an 11-yard touchdown pass, giving the Orange an early 7-0 lead. Georgia Tech responded with a field goal, but Syracuse continued to move the ball effectively. Shrader found Pena again for a 15-yard touchdown, and the Orange extended their advantage to 14-3.
The Syracuse defense stepped up to the challenge against Georgia Tech's formidable offense. The Yellow Jackets were limited to just three points in the first half, as the Orange defense forced three turnovers. Safety Ja'Had Carter intercepted a pass in the end zone, while Stefon Thompson and Mikel Jones both recovered fumbles.
Georgia Tech came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown to cut the Syracuse lead to 14-10. The Orange responded with a field goal to extend their lead to 17-10, but the Yellow Jackets continued to fight back. Quarterback Jeff Sims found Malachi Carter for a 71-yard touchdown pass, tying the game at 17-17.
The game remained tight in the fourth quarter, but Syracuse managed to regain the lead on a 43-yard field goal by Andre Szmyt. Georgia Tech had a chance to tie the game late, but Carter's pass was intercepted by Orange linebacker Derek McDonald. The Orange offense then ran out the clock, securing the 31-20 victory.
Garrett Shrader led the Syracuse offense, completing 18 of 28 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns. Trebor Pena was his favorite target, catching seven passes for 81 yards and two touchdowns. The Orange defense was spearheaded by Mikel Jones, who had 11 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and a fumble recovery.
The loss was a setback for Georgia Tech, who fell to 5-3 overall and 3-2 in the ACC. Quarterback Jeff Sims threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns, but the Yellow Jackets' defense struggled to stop the Syracuse offense. The loss also ended Georgia Tech's three-game winning streak.
The victory marked Syracuse's second in ACC play this season. The Orange are now 4-4 overall and 2-2 in the conference. The win is a big step forward for Syracuse, who is looking to improve upon last season's 5-7 record.
The Syracuse Orange shocked the college football world with their upset victory over the #23 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Orange offense started strong, while the defense played stout, forcing turnovers and making key stops. Syracuse held on to win 31-20, securing their second ACC victory of the season. The win is a major boost for the Orange, who are looking to build on their momentum in the second half of the season.
