Georgia Tech Dominates 59-12 in Emphatic Win Sans Starting QB King

Published on: Sept 07, 2025 05:12 am IST

King participated in full warm-ups but was sidelined just before the game due to a “nagging lower body injury,” according to a Georgia Tech spokesperson. Backup Aaron Philo made his inaugural start, initially struggling with turnovers on Georgia Tech’s first two possessions. However, thanks to a strong performance from the offensive line and the running efforts of Jamal Haynes and Malachi Hosley, he found his rhythm. The Yellow Jackets erupted with 42 unanswered points and amassed 680 total yards after a brief 6-0 lead by Gardner-Webb.

Gardner-Webb’s defense faltered once more, letting up over 450 yards for the second week in a row. After Western Carolina accumulated 454 yards last week, Georgia Tech ran up 680 yards from scrimmage, including a stunning 271 yards in the second quarter alone at 14.3 yards per play.

Georgia Tech was ranked third among teams outside the Top 25 ahead of the game and could see a spot in the rankings after this decisive victory. The Yellow Jackets were No. 23 for a week last year before a defeat by Syracuse led to their exclusion.

Gardner-Webb is set to host its home opener against The Citadel next week.

Georgia Tech will begin ACC play with a home game against No. 8 Clemson.

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