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Final Score: Georgia Tech showcases box scores don’t win games, falls 42-41 to Tennessee

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Georgia Tech dropped its season opener Monday night to Tennessee.

Despite the 655 total yards ... despite the 33 first downs ... despite the 41:27 time of possession, the Yellow Jackets inconceivably failed to start the season on a high note with another win against an SEC East opponent.

Instead, Tech turned the ball over twice — resulting in two Tennessee touchdowns — and had a disastrous night on special teams with two missed field goals, a shanked punt, bad kickoffs and poor kick returns.

“Well, I was so sorely disappointed with the outcome,” coach Paul Johnson said after the game.