Demaryius Thomas (8) pulls down a long pass. Photo by LensEffectsDemaryius Thomas (8) pulls down a long pass. Photo by LensEffects
Football

No. 19 Jackets Topple No. 4 Virginia Tech, 28-23

Josh Nesbitt rushes for 122 yards and three touchdowns as Jackets improve to 6-1 (4-1 ACC).

Demaryius Thomas (8) pulls down a long pass. Photo by LensEffectsDemaryius Thomas (8) pulls down a long pass. Photo by LensEffects
Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer (21) is stopped by Virginia Tech defender Jake Johnson in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Georgia Tech won 28-23. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer (21) is stopped by Virginia Tech defender Jake Johnson in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. Georgia Tech won 28-23. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Security guards try to control a crowd after Georgia Tech defeated Virginia Tech 28-23 in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Security guards try to control a crowd after Georgia Tech defeated Virginia Tech 28-23 in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech students tear down the goalpost after the Yellow Jackets' 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Georgia Tech students ride on the goalpost as it's carried off the field following Georgia Tech's 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Marcus Wright (3) runs for yardage in the first half. Photo by LensEffectsMarcus Wright (3) runs for yardage in the first half. Photo by LensEffects
Georgia Tech fans rush the field after Georgia Tech defeated Virginia Tech 28-23 in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Georgia Tech fans rush the field after Georgia Tech defeated Virginia Tech 28-23 in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Virginia Tech quarterback Tyrod Taylor (5) looks for an open receiver during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Virginia Tech's David Wilson (4) is stopped by Georgia Tech kicker Scott Blair on a kickoff return in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Virginia Tech's David Wilson (4) is stopped by Georgia Tech kicker Scott Blair on a kickoff return in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Jonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffects
Jonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffects
Georgia Tech students tear down the goalpost after the Yellow Jackets' 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Georgia Tech students tear down the goalpost after the Yellow Jackets' 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Georgia Tech students tear down the goalpost after the Yellow Jackets' 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)Georgia Tech students tear down the goalpost after the Yellow Jackets' 28-23 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Atlanta, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2009. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Josh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffectsJosh Nesbitt (9). Photo by LensEffects
Jonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffects
Coach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffectsCoach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffects
Coach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffectsCoach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffects
Coach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffectsCoach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffects
Demaryius Thomas (8). Photo by LensEffectsDemaryius Thomas (8). Photo by LensEffects
Brad Jefferson (51). Photo by LensEffectsBrad Jefferson (51). Photo by LensEffects
Dominique Reese (26). Photo by LensEffectsDominique Reese (26). Photo by LensEffects
Coach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffectsCoach Paul Johnson. Photo by LensEffects
Brad Jefferson (51). Photo by LensEffectsBrad Jefferson (51). Photo by LensEffects
Jonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffectsJonathan Dwyer (21). Photo by LensEffects
Nick Claytor (75) and Jason Hill (72). Photo by LensEffectsNick Claytor (75) and Jason Hill (72). Photo by LensEffects
Anthony Barnes (12). Photo by LensEffectsAnthony Barnes (12). Photo by LensEffects
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Derrick Morgan (91), Brad Jefferson (51)Pat Swilling.. Photo by LensEffectsDerrick Morgan (91), Brad Jefferson (51)Pat Swilling.. Photo by LensEffects