Georgia Tech Dominates Syracuse 41-16 in Key Matchup
UPDATE: In a stunning display of football prowess, No. 7 Georgia Tech crushed Syracuse 41-16 in an electrifying game on October 14, 2023. The Yellow Jackets showcased their offensive strength, with quarterback Haynes King leading the charge, throwing for 304 yards and scoring two rushing touchdowns.
The first quarter saw Syracuse kick off the scoring with a 27-yard field goal by Woody at 10:59. Georgia Tech quickly answered with a 20-yard field goal from Birr at 6:16, setting the stage for a dominating performance.
In the second quarter, King connected with Beetham for a 21-yard touchdown pass at 12:05, followed by another touchdown pass from King to Beetham from 13 yards at 4:09. Just before halftime, Birr delivered a 22-yard field goal, extending Georgia Tech’s lead to 20-3.
After halftime, Syracuse attempted to rally with a 34-yard touchdown pass from Collins to Gill, narrowing the gap to 20-10 at 14:19 in the third quarter. However, King quickly responded, throwing a 37-yard touchdown pass to Patterson at 11:02, followed by a 2-yard rush to score again at 6:01, pushing the lead to 34-10.
In the fourth quarter, Syracuse managed a touchdown with a 1-yard run by Nixon at 7:58, but it was too little too late. King capped off the scoring with another 4-yard rush at 3:47, sealing the victory at 41-16.
Key individual performances included King’s dual-threat capabilities with 12 carries for 91 yards, and Hosley contributing with 81 rushing yards on 8 carries. For Syracuse, Willis led the ground game with 76 yards on 10 attempts.
With this decisive win, Georgia Tech solidifies its position as a top contender in the league, while Syracuse will need to regroup as they prepare for their next challenge. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how this victory propels Georgia Tech moving forward.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story as the season progresses!
