Oct. 5, 2014
THE FLATS – Following a thrilling 28-17 Saturday night win over Miami, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are ranked No. 23 in the latest USA TODAY Amway Coaches Poll released Sunday.
Georgia Tech (5-0, 2-0) is ranked for the first time since Nov. 20, 2011, when it was ranked No. 21 by the coaches and No. 25 in the AP.
The Yellow Jackets, who snapped a five-game series losing streak to the Hurricanes, are 5-0 for only the fifth time since 1957 and the second time under head coach Paul Johnson. Georgia Tech also started 5-0 in 1964, 1966, 1990 and 2011.
Saturday’s win also marked the first time Georgia Tech has defeated Virginia Tech and Miami in the same season in the Johnson era.
Georgia Tech hosts defending ACC Coastal Division champion Duke (4-1, 0-1) on Oct. 11 at 12:30 p.m. ET on the ACC Network. To purchase tickets, visit www.togetherweswarm.com or call the Georgia Tech Ticket Office at 888-TECH-TIX / 404-894-5447.
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