Football vs. Mississippi State
Orange Bowl on December 31, 2014
Dec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A general view of the stadium prior to the the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; A general view of the stadium prior to the the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson walks the field prior to a game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen (left) talks with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson (right) prior to their game in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Dan Mullen (left) talks with Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson (right) prior to their game in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Charles Perkins (21) is tackled by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Deontay Evans (17) during the first quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Deontay Evans (17) tackles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Lance Austin (17) during the first quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) at the line of scrimmage during the first quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleader celebrate before a game against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) celebrates his touchdown run against Mississippi State Bulldogs during the first quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) is sacked by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive end Roderick Rook-Chungong (41) during the first quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson (1) is unable to make a catch as Mississippi State Bulldogs linebacker DeAndre Ward (28) defends the play during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Jamal Golden (4) reacts after a fumble recovery that was called back during the first quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Nick Brigham (76) congratulates running back Synjyn Days (10) on scoring a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2014 Orange Bowl against Mississippi State at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) throws a pass against Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) is tackled by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Tolando Cleveland (31) during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson (1) is unable to make a catch as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker D.J. White (28) defends the play during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back Jamal Golden (4) reacts after a fumble recovery that was called back during the first quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Darren Waller (right) celebrates his touchdown catch with running back B.J. Bostic (left) during the first quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Darren Waller (88) makes a touchdown catch as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Jamerson Love (5) defends during the first quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) scores a touchdown in the first quarter of the 2014 Orange Bowl against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Darren Waller (88) catches a touchdown pass as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Jamerson Love (5) defends in the first half of the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Darren Waller (88) catches a touchdown pass as Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Jamerson Love (5) defends in the first half of the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive back D.J. White (28) knocks the ball away in the end zone from Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver De'Runnya Wilson (1) in the second quarter of the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson reacts on the sideline during the second quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson (left) talks with running back Deon Hill (right) during the second quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs wide receiver Fred Ross (8) catches a hail mary pass for a touchdown as time ran out at the half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life stadium. Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Recording artist Little Big Town performs during half time of the Orange Bowl between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Recording artist Little Big Town performs during half time of the Orange Bowl between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) scores a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) is tackled out of bounds by Mississippi State Bulldogs defensive back Deontay Evans (17) during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) runs against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the second quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans cheer on before a game against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Recording artist Little Big Town performs during halftime of the Orange Bowl between Mississippi State and Georgia Tech at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Recording artist Little Big Town performs during halftime of the Orange Bowl between Mississippi State and Georgia Tech at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) celebrates his touchdown during the third quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) runs for a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) accepts the MVP trophy after the Orange Bowl game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets players celebrate their 49-34 win over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) is named the game MVP after the 2014 Orange Bowl against Mississippi State at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Mississippi State Bulldogs 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson gets dunked with Gatorade by his players during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson tips his cap after defeating the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson celebrates their victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets celebrate their victory over Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson is interviewed after the victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets celebrate their victory over Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) celebrates his touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs during the third quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) rolls into the end zone for a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated the Bulldogs 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets running back Synjyn Days (10) celebrates a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson talks to a media member after his victory over the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders perform during the fourth quarter against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs running back Ashton Shumpert (32) is tackled by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defense during the third quarter in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders perform during the fourth quarter against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) is interviewed after the Orange Bowl game against Mississippi State at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) reacts as he scores a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) scores a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated the Bulldogs 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets safety Jalen Johnson (47) celebrates their 49-34 win against Mississippi State Bulldogs in the 2014 Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Mississippi State Bulldogs tight end Malcolm Johnson (6) fumbles as he is hit by the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defense in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) scores a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated the Bulldogs 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) scores a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated the Bulldogs 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cheerleaders react to a touchdown as the replay shows on the big screen in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Georgia Tech defeated the Bulldogs 49-34. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets band plays following a touchdown against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Antonio Simmons (93) hits Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Dak Prescott (15) in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY SportsDec 31, 2014; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive end Roderick Rook-Chungong (41) recovers a fumble against the Mississippi State Bulldogs in the second half of the Orange Bowl game at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Barr-USA TODAY Sports