While the offense failed to maintain consistent drives and the defense struggled to get off the field for much of the game, Georgia Tech made enough big plays on Saturday to take down Virginia at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Paul Johnson’s option attack was lifeless for much of the first half, totaling just 111 yards of total offense on 17 plays. Virginia nearly doubled the Jackets in every category, finishing with 209 yards of offense, 42 plays ran and more than 20 minutes time of possession.
In the second half, Tech’s defense buckled down to force some key three-and-outs and a few turnovers from the Virginia offense.