Dublin,
Aug 24, 2024
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets edged past the Florida State Seminoles 24-21 in a nail-biting finish at the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Jamal Haynes of Georgia Tech put on a show with his rushing abilities, while Florida State's Ryan Fitzgerald displayed impeccable clutch performance. The game reached a crescendo in the final moments, leaving spectators in Dublin enthralled.
Florida State looked dominant early on with Lawrance Toafili's explosive 28-yard touchdown run and a successful 2-point conversion by Brian Courtney to make it 8-0. Georgia Tech answered back with persistent offensive drives, including a critical one-yard touchdown run by Zach Pyron, narrowing the scoreline. Special teams played a crucial role with Fitzgerald's remarkable 59-yard field goal tying the game just as the first half expired. The match saw its climactic moment when Aidan Birr secured Georgia Tech's victory with an ice-cold 44-yard field goal in the final seconds.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State Seminoles)
Lawrance Toafili set the tone early for Florida State with a dazzling 28-yard touchdown run, dodging several defenders. Brian Courtney executed the 2-point conversion flawlessly with a run, extending the Seminoles' lead to 8-0.
Zach Pyron (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)
Zach Pyron bulldozed his way through the Seminole defense for a crucial 1-yard touchdown. Aidan Birr then made the PAT, trimming Florida State's lead to 8-7.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles)
As time wound down in the first half, Fitzgerald booted an astonishing 59-yard field goal, bringing the Seminoles level at 14-14.
Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)
Georgia Tech's Jamal Haynes powered through the defense for a 2-yard touchdown, capping an impressive drive. Aidan Birr's successful PAT extended their lead to 21-14 as the game entered its final quarter.
Roydell Williams (Florida State Seminoles)
Roydell Williams plunged in from 1 yard out, tying the game at 21-21 after Ryan Fitzgerald's PAT.
Aidan Birr (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets)
Aidan Birr showed nerves of steel, nailing a 44-yard field goal with just seconds remaining, clinching a dramatic 24-21 win for Georgia Tech.
Ryan Fitzgerald (Florida State Seminoles, K)
Showed exceptional skill in special teams, connecting from 52 and 59 yards. His 59-yard field goal as the first half expired was pivotal in keeping Florida State tied at 14-14 going into halftime.
Jamal Haynes (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, RB)
Rushed 11 times for 75 yards, scoring two critical touchdowns, including a momentum-shifting 2-yard rush early in the fourth quarter.
Haynes King (Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, QB)
Was a dual-threat, completing 11 of 16 passes for 146 yards while also rushing 14 times for 64 yards, effectively leading the offense.
Roydell Williams (Florida State Seminoles, RB)
Contributed 38 rushing yards on 12 carries with a touchdown, along with 31 receiving yards on 3 catches, playing a vital role in the offense.
Lawrance Toafili (Florida State Seminoles, RB)
Impressed early with a 28-yard touchdown run and added value with 32 rushing yards on 8 carries and 25 receiving yards on 3 receptions.
Florida State Seminoles
8
6
0
7
21
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
7
7
0
10
24
