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Georgia Tech capitalized on a special teams miscue to take an early lead over Tennessee during their September 12 matchup at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The Yellow Jackets blocked a punt attempt and converted it into a touchdown, giving them a 7-3 advantage in the opening quarter.
The pivotal play occurred when Tennessee faced fourth-and-11 from its own 24-yard line. Punter Jackson Ross hesitated before executing his kick, which allowed Georgia Tech defender Trae Stevenson Jr. to rush in and block the attempt. The loose ball bounced toward the Tennessee end zone, where Elgin Sessions recovered it for a Yellow Jackets touchdown with 5:49 remaining in the first quarter.
This special teams score marked the second consecutive week Georgia Tech has found success in that phase of the game. The Yellow Jackets also returned a kickoff for a touchdown in their previous contest against Colorado, demonstrating an emerging strength in special teams execution early in the season.
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Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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