- ABC News
- November 9, 2024
ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech coaches believed the best way to beat Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami was to keep the ball away from the quarterback. Despite losing their top two running backs and having their starting quarterback operate primarily as a runner, the Yellow Jackets' game plan was successful. Ward and Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes on Saturday for the Yellow Jackets' first victory over a top-five team in 15 years. Fans rushed the field, toppling both goalposts, after the game. Miami (9-1, 5-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) was denied its first 10-0 start since 2017. Georgia Tech (6-4, 4-3) became bowl-eligible and ended a two-game losing streak. "We just didn't play Miami football," safety Mishael Powell said. "We didn't do a good job getting turnovers today." King rushed for 93 yards and ran and passed for touchdowns as Georgia Tech held...