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Central Florida quarterback John Rhys Plumlee (10) looks for a receiver against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
UCF aims to keep rolling against struggling Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 02:06 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs the ball against Western Carolina cornerback Rod Gattison (2) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
No. 20 Ole Miss faces first road test at Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 15, 2022 01:21 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs the ball against Western Carolina cornerback Rod Gattison (2) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Ole Miss travels to Ga Tech, still sorting out QB situation

By Paul Newberry Sep. 15, 2022 11:37 AM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs the ball against Western Carolina cornerback Rod Gattison (2) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jackets use strong running game, takeways to end 7-game skid

By George Henry Sep. 10, 2022 10:35 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong, center left, is sacked by Miami defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Harvey has had strong showings this spring that have impressed new coach Mario Cristobal. While Harvey missed the spring game, he will likely get a long look at starting this fall. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 07:05 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins reacts during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Atlanta. Fourth-year coach Geoff Collins is coming off his third consecutive three-win season as Georgia Tech opens spring practice on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish

By Charles Odum Feb. 24, 2022 03:17 PM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins speaks to an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 1 Georgia routs Georgia Tech 45-0, looks ahead to Bama

By Charles Odum Nov. 27, 2021 03:14 PM EST

Notre Dame's Logan Diggs (22) runs past Georgia Tech's Quez Jackson (4) for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Georgia Tech at Notre Dame 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:21 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall reacts to a play against Georgia Techduring an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong's six TDs lift Virginia past Yellow Jackets, 48-40

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Nate McCollum (8) makes a touchdown catch against Pittsburgh during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Pittsburgh at Georgia Tech 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 12:37 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown applauds during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Mayhem at Mercedes: Ga Tech faces No. 21 UNC at NFL stadium

By Paul Newberry Sep. 23, 2021 10:24 AM EDT

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) throws from the pocket as offensive linemen Matt Bockhorst (65) and Marcus Tate (74) block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Georgia Tech at Clemson 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Avery Boyd (9) catches the pass against Kennesaw State defensive back Erwin Byrd (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Yates throws 4 TD passes, Georgia Tech rolls past Owls 45-17

By Charles Odum Sep. 11, 2021 03:30 PM EDT

Georgia Tech wide receiver Kyric McGowan (2) scores a touchdown as Northern Illinois safety Jordan Hansen (7) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Lombardi lifts Northern Illinois past Georgia Tech, 22-21

By Charles Odum Sep. 04, 2021 11:31 PM EDT

Northern Illinois quarterback Rocky Lombardi (12) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Northern Illinois at Georgia Tech 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33

By Charles Odum Nov. 28, 2020 11:06 PM EST
ATLANTA (AP) — After having to endure an unexpected four-week layoff, Jeff Sims played like he was determined to make up for lost time. ...

Georgia Tech running back Jahmyr Gibbs (21) celebrates after he scored a touchdown against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Oct. 9, 2020, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Sims powers Georgia Tech past fumble-prone Louisville, 46-27

By Charles Odum Oct. 09, 2020 10:56 PM EDT

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)
Syracuse breaks out of rut, defeats Georgia Tech 37-20

By Mark Frank Sep. 26, 2020 05:59 PM EDT