Jackets blindsided by the Hurricanes
Tech lost to Miami in overtime 42-36 Saturday to drop to 2-2 on the season. The Jackets’ last three losses have now come in overtime, and they have only produced three points in the overtimes combined.
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Quarterback question lingers
Regardless of the impact of any player who isn’t named Washington, Days, or Lee, in an offense as explosive as Paul Johnson’s triple option, all eyes will be focused on Tech’s three-headed passing attack.
Time out with Alex Sohani
A large chunk of bias and error could be completely avoided, though, if fans and pollsters alike were more patient and let the season unfold some before giving out official rankings.
Volleyball defeats Clemson, GA State at home
The Tech women’s volleyball team improved to 5-0 at home and 9-2 overall with wins over Clemson—25-15, 25-20, 25-15—and Georgia State—25-14, 25-15, 25-18—over the weekend in the Courtyard Classic.
Cross-country falls to FSU
The women’s cross-country team took second place while the men’s came in fourth at the Virginia Tech Invitational meet on Friday, Sept. 14.
Tech vs. Miami Preview
The Jackets had several special teams problems during last year’s loss to Miami correcting those could be the difference this week.
Football notches first ACC victory
The Jacket’s exploded early to gain an early advantage and remained dominant through the end of the game and defeating Virginia 56-20 on Saturday.
Ramblin’ with: Bailey Hunter
"For the team, I see us winning the ACC. It’s our season; it’s our year."
Club Sports Updates
Hockey, men's soccer, women's rugby, sailing, and the water ski teams kick off their fall seasons in club sports.
Welcome home: Jackets rout Presbyterian 59-3
Just five days after a season-opening loss on Labor Day, the Jackets were looking to rebound at home on Saturday, Sept. 8, against the Presbyterian Blue Hose. Tech did just that, shutting out Presbyterian until the final play of regulation and topping the Blue Hose 59-3.
Notre Dame joins the ACC
The ACC and the University of Notre Dame officially announced a partnership on Wednesday, Sept. 12, in which the Fighting Irish would join in every sport aside from football, where they currently act as an independent.
Tech volleyball travels to UF
The Jackets headed south to Gainesville, Fla. this past weekend for the Active Ankle Challenge hosted by the University of Florida.
Time out with Scott Hakim
During my freshman year in 2009, Tech arguably had the greatest year in its sports history. All but three teams were ranked in the top 25 nationally. Football, softball, golf, and baseball won regular season ACC championships, while football, softball, and golf—maybe Tech’s most consistently talented program—won their postseason titles.
Men’s tennis kicks off fall season
Over the weekend the men’s tennis team traveled to Athens to compete in the Southern Intercollegiate Championships.
Tech vs. Virginia preview
After falling to the Hokies to begin the season, Tech looks to earn its first victory in ACC play. The Jackets gained momentum against Presbyterian last week and will try to follow through with a victory over the Cavaliers this weekend in their first home conference game.
Tech honors Dodd with statue
Tech will unveil a statue honoring legendary coach Bobby Dodd today, Friday September 14, outside of Bobby Dodd Stadium in Calloway Plaza.
Preview: Presbyterian vs. Tech
Presbyterian Tech welcomes back the opponent of its first ever night game in 1936, a small school in Clinton, S.C., fresh off of a 35...
Jackets fall in overtime to kick off season
In front of millions of viewers on a primetime national stage, Georgia Tech lost its season opener for the first time since 2006 on the road against the Virginia Tech Hokies.