Tech's defense rises, but the offense falters in a 16-9 loss to Georgia

NCAA Football: Georgia at Georgia Tech — Nov 28, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King (10) is pressured by Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Gabe Harris Jr. (0) in the first quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

ATLANTA- Georgia Tech took #4 Georgia to the wire, but once again came up short in a 16-9 loss in Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Black Friday. After weeks of defensive issues, the Jackets’ inability to score touchdowns is what cost them a chance at pulling off an upset win over the Bulldogs. The Jackets needed to be near perfect to pull off the upset, but the offense for the first time in a while didn't hold up its end of the bargain.