Oct. 19, 2013
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Georgia Tech’s Win Today Gave the Yellow Jackets…
… a record of 4-3 overall, 3-2 in the ACC
… an end to their three-game losing streak
… a 3-1 record at home
… a record of 44-29 in six seasons under Paul Johnson
… a record of 27-10 in home games under Johnson
… a 3-0 all-time record vs. Syracuse
… a 19-9 record vs. Atlantic Division teams since divisional play began in 2005 (11-3 in home games)
… a 14-4 record vs. Atlantic Division teams under Paul Johnson (7-1 in home games)
… a 6-1 all-time record against teams from New York
… a 9-6 all-time record when playing on October 19th
… 75 victories over the last 10 seasons combined
… 40 ACC victories over the last eight seasons combined
… an all-time record of 450-188-21 in Bobby Dodd Stadium/Historic Grant Field
… an all-time record of 698-471-43 in 121 seasons of football
Most Points In An ACC Game
68 North Carolina A Nov. 10, 2012
63 Wake Forest H Nov. 21, 1998
59 (17) NC State H Oct. 11, 1986
56 Syracuse H Oct. 19, 2013
56 Virginia H Sept. 15, 2012
52 Wake Forest H Oct. 14, 2000
49 Duke A Nov. 14, 2009
49 Florida State A Oct. 10, 2009
49 Duke H Nov. 18, 2006
49 Maryland H (th) Sept. 30, 1999
49 Wake Forest H Nov. 12, 1983
Largest Margin Of Victory In An ACC Game
56 (56-0) Syracuse H Oct. 19, 2013
39 (49-10) Duke A Nov. 14, 2009
38 (38-0) Maryland H Oct. 9, 1993
38 (59-21) (17) NC State H Oct. 11, 1986
38 (45-7) Wake Forest A Nov. 13, 1982
36 (56-20) Virginia H Sept. 15, 2012
35 (35-0) Virginia H (th) Nov. 9, 2000
35 (45-10) Duke H Oct. 21, 2000
35 (42-7) Wake Forest A Nov. 17, 1990
Largest Margin Of Victory – Since 1961
70 (70-0) Elon H Aug. 31, 2013
63 (70-7) Navy A Sept. 8, 2001
56 (56-0) Syracuse H Oct. 19, 2013
56 (59-3) Presbyterian H Sept. 8, 2012
55 (69-14) Samford H Sept. 8, 2007
46 (52-6) VMI H Nov. 8, 1986
45 (48-3) Citadel H Sept. 22, 1984
44 (51-7) Furman H Sept. 2, 1995
42 (66-24) Kansas H Sept. 17, 2011
42 (63-21) Western Carolina H (th) Sept. 1, 2011
42 (52-10) Tulsa *N4 Jan. 4, 2004
42 (45-3) Vanderbilt H Aug. 31, 2002
42 (42-0) Vanderbilt H Sept. 24, 1966
Georgia Tech’s Shutouts Since Joining The ACC
Vs. Syracuse H Oct. 19, 2013
Vs. Elon H Aug. 31, 2013
Vs. Duke H Oct. 4, 2008
Vs. North Carolina A Nov. 11, 2006
Vs. Virginia H (th) Nov. 9, 2000
Vs. Maryland H Oct. 9, 1993
Vs. (8) South Carolina H Oct. 15, 1988
Vs. Indiana State H Oct. 10, 1987
Vs. Duke A Nov. 2, 1985
Vs. North Carolina H Oct. 5, 1985
Most Points At Home – Since 1961
70 Elon H Aug. 31, 2013
69 Samford H Sept. 8, 2007
66 Kansas H Sept. 17, 2011
63 Western Carolina H (th) Sept. 1, 2011
63 Wake Forest H Nov. 21, 1998
59 Presbyterian H Sept. 8, 2012
59 (17) NC State H Oct. 11, 1986
56 Syracuse H Oct. 19, 2013
56 Virginia H Sept. 15, 2012
Fewest Penalties – Since 1961
0 Syracuse H Oct. 19, 2013
0 Navy H Nov. 9, 1968
0 TCU H Sept. 21, 1968
0 Tulane A Oct. 26, 1963
Team Notes
… The last time Georgia Tech pitched two shutouts in the same season came in 1985 with wins over North Carolina (31-0) and at Duke (9-0), back when Ted Roof was a team captain
… Tech had more than 400 yards of total offense for the sixth time in seven games (only Virginia Tech held GT to less than 400)
… Tech rushed for more than 300 yards for the fifth time this season
… Over the last two seasons, Tech has scored eight or more touchdowns in a game five times (including 10 vs. Elon in the opener)
… Tech’s seven rushing touchdowns tie for the 2nd-most in modern Georgia Tech history, second only to rushing for 9 TDs vs. Samford in 2007 (Tech also rushed for 7 TDs last season vs. North Carolina and Virginia)
… Tech won the time of possession battle for the sixth straight game
… Tech held an opponent scoreless in a half for the fourth time this season (both halves vs. Elon, 2nd half vs. UNC)
… Tech’s 28-0 lead in the first half came with no offensive play longer than 19 yards
… Tech had zero penalties and zero passing yards in the first half
… Tech was 4-of-4 in the red zone in the first half with four TDs
… Synjyn Days became the 13th different Yellow Jacket to score a touchdown this season
… Syracuse’s 49-yard kickoff return in the first quarter was the longest against Tech this season
… Georgia Tech has played 205 consecutive games without being shut out (last shut out came vs. Florida State on Oct. 18, 1997)
… Tech has played 350 consecutive home games without being shut out (last: Nov. 30, 1957 vs. Georgia)
Dennis Andrews, r-Fr., AB
… had his first career reception
Jeremiah Attaochu, Sr., DE
… his first tackle for loss today gave him 32.0 for his career, tying for the 12th-most in Tech history
Synjyn Days, r-Jr., AB
… made his first career start
… his first-quarter rushing touchdown was his first of the season, the sixth of his career
Jay Finch, Sr., C
… made his 35th career start including his team-best 25th consecutive start
… played in his 44th career game
Adam Gotsis, So., NT
… his first tackle for loss today was his fifth over the last two games, his ninth overall this season
Anthony Harrell, r-So., LB
… made his first career start today
… his fourth tackle today tied a career high
Will Jackson, Sr., OL
… made his team-best 36th career start
Zach Laskey, Jr., BB
… rushed for three touchdowns in a game for the first time in his career
… has rushed for four touchdowns this season, five career rushing TDs
… has four touchdowns overall this season (1 by receiving), eight for his career (three by receiving)
… his 17th rushing yard today gave him 900 for his career
… had a season-high for rushing yards (previously, 33 vs. Elon)
Vad Lee, r-So., QB
… his first rushing attempt today was the 200th of his career
… his 18th rushing yard today gave him 300 for the season
… his 30th rushing yard today gave him 856 for his career, passing Shawn Jones for the sixth-most career rushing yards by a Tech quarterback
… threw a 46-yard touchdown pass to Darren Waller on his first pass attempt today
Lee’s two rushing touchdowns today gave him…
… six rushing touchdowns this season, tying for the 1-13th-most single-season rushing TDs by a Tech quarterback
… 15 career rushing touchdowns, tying Billy Lothridge for the fifth-most career rushing TDs by a Tech quarterback
… four career games with two rushing touchdowns
Lee’s passing touchdown today gave him…
… eight passing touchdowns this season
… 12 career passing TDs
… 14 touchdowns responsible for this season
… 27 career touchdowns responsible for
Chris Milton, r-So., DB
… blocked his third punt of the season
Quayshawn Nearly, r-Jr., LB
… recorded his second interception of the season, the sixth of his career (he has two INTs each of his three seasons)
… joined Chris Milton as the only Yellow Jackets with two interceptions this season
… registered his first fumble recovery of the season, the second of his career (his first since 2011)
Sean Poole, Sr., P
… his third punt today gave him 119 for his career, passing Gerald Burch for the 11th-most in Tech history
… his 105th punting yard today was his 1,000th of the season
David Sims, Sr., BB
… his first rushing attempt today was the 350th of his career
… his 38th rushing yard today gave him 1,759 for his career, passing Joe Hamilton for 18th place on Tech’s all-time career rushing list
… his 57th rushing yard today gave him 1,778 for his career, passing Ronny Cone for 17th place on Tech’s all-time career rushing list
DeAndre Smelter, Jr., WR
… his first punt return today was for 23 yards, a career high (also just his third career return)
… attempted his first career pass, and also threw his first interception
Jemea Thomas, Sr., CB
… played in his team-leading 48th career game and made his 23rd career start
… recorded his first sack of the season, the third of his career, the 8th tackle for loss of his career
… forced a fumble for the first time this season, the second time in his career
Justin Thomas, r-Fr., QB
… his 50-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the longest of his young career
… rushed for a touchdown for the second time this season
… had a career high for rushing attempts and rushing yards
Darren Waller, Jr., WR
… his 46-yard TD reception in the third quarter was his longest reception of the season, his second TD reception of the season
Brandon Watts, Sr., LB
… played in his 44th career game and made his 24th career start
… forced a fumble for the first time this season, the fourth time in his career
Louis Young, Sr., CB
… made his second interception this season for a season-best
Today’s Captains
Jeremiah Attaochu, David Sims and Jemea Thomas
Georgia Tech won the toss and elected to defer
