Georgia Tech vs. Florida State
November 1, 2008: Tech 31, Florida State 28
Cord Howard (71) blocks FSU DT Budd Thacker. Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21) hauls in a pass against FSU's Toddrick Verdell. Photo by LensEffectsMarcus Wright (3) makes the turn on the corner for additional yardage. Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9) under center near the goal line. Photo by LensEffectsHead Coach Paul Johnson talks with Josh Nesbitt (9) after a score. Photo by LensEffectsSedric Griffin (54) applies pressure to FSU quarterback Christian Ponder. Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Florida State. Photo by LensEffectsCooper Taylor (22) returns an interception. Taylor made his first career start against FSU -- the fifth true freshman to start in 2008. Photo by LensEffectsGreg Smith (5) takes the pitch and scores a touchdown, the second rushing TD of the season for him. Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9) calls out a play change. Photo by LensEffectsAndrew Gardner (64) blocks FSU defensive end Everette Brown. Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9) pitches the ball in the option. Photo by LensEffectsScott Blair (14) gets the punt off under pressure from FSU's Patrick Robinson. Photo by LensEffectsGeorgia Tech's Derrick Morgan (91) pressures FSU quarterback Christian Ponder. Photo by LensEffectsCoach Jeff Monken has a discussion with game officials during a time out. Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21) looks for an opening against FSU's defense. Dwyer rushed for 145 yards, his second highest total of the season. Photo by LensEffectsTech's Josh Nesbitt (9) is tackled by the FSU defense. Nesbitt sustained an injury on this play and did not return to the game. Photo by LensEffectsMorgan Burnett (1) tracks down FSU player Jermaine Thomas. Photo by LensEffectsMichael Johnson (93) celebrates after stripping FSU quaterback Preston Parker of the ball. The fumble was recovered by Derrick Morgan. Morgan entered today's game tied for the nation's lead in fumble recoveries. Photo by LensEffectsCoach Giff Smith reacts to Georgia Tech's defensive effort. Photo by LensEffectsDerrick Morgan (91) works hard to beat the FSU bloacker and get to the quarterback. Photo by LensEffectsTech's Vance Walker (99) tries to break away from FSU's offensive linemen to pursue the ball carrier. Photo by LensEffectsFSU's Patrick Robinson intercepts a fourth quarter pass intended for Tech's Demayius Thomas. Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21) celebrates after Georgia Tech recovered a FSU fumble in the endzone. Photo by LensEffectsTech quaterback Jaybo Shaw (11) closed out the game in the "victory formation". Photo by LensEffectsGeorgia Tech Head Coach Paul Johnson and Florida State Head Coach Bobby Bowden greet each other after the game. This was Johnson's first game against FSU and Tech first win against FSU since 1975. Photo by LensEffectsGeorgia Tech Head Coach Paul Johnson is interviewed after the game surrounded by many, many happy fans. Photo by LensEffectsGeorgia Tech mascot Buzz receives a ride courtesy of celebrating fans following Tech's 31-28 victory over Florida State. Photo by LensEffectsTech players gather to sing and thank the fans following their victory against FSU. Photo by LensEffectsSecurity forces were the only thing that kept the goal posts in the ground. Photo by LensEffectsNot even Buzz could make his way past the security surrounding the goal posts. Tech's 31-28 victory over FSU is their first since 1975. Photo by LensEffectsFans young and old took part in the post game celebration on the field. Photo by LensEffectsGeorgia Tech players Cooper Taylor and Rashaad Reid answer the media's questions following Tech's 31-28 victory over FSU. Photo by LensEffectsGeorgia Tech Head Coach Paul Johnson meets with the media following the victory against FSU. Photo by LensEffectsHead Coach Paul Johnson meets with the media following the game against FSU. Tech is now bowl eligible with an overall record of 7-2. Photo by LensEffectsTech B-back Jonathan Dwyer (21) meets with the media following the game against FSU. Dwyer averaged 11.2 yards per carry against FSU, the third time he has averaged more than 10 yards per carry. Photo by LensEffects