Nesbitt later scored on a 25-yard scamper that same drive, sealing victory for the White and Gold. Starters are marked with an asterisk (*). Georgia Tech defeated Clemson 39–34 to win the ACC conference championship game. Jonathan Dwyer led the team with 125 yards while Anthony Allen followed with 111 yards and two touchdowns. Nesbitt led the Tech offense all the way to MSU's goal line on its second possession with his throwing. Dwyer was untouched on the carry. ... 139 consecutive games without returning a kickoff for a touchdown Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. For the second straight week, head coach Paul Johnson led the #19 Yellow Jacket squad to a victory, earning a win that ended a 17-game losing skid to top five opponents played at Bobby Dodd Stadium since 1962. Nesbitt added two more touchdowns, the final coming late in 4th quarter. After trailing 17–10 at the half, Tech's Jonathan Dwyer broke off a 59-yard TD run on Georgia Tech's first offensive snap of the second half, tying the game at 17. Georgia Tech was outgained by the Bulldogs both rushing (349–209) and time of possession, which had been key components to the Yellow Jackets' success throughout the season. Jerrard Tarrant returned a punt 65 yards to increase the Tech lead to 14–0. did not travel to Virginia (sick). Taylor scored on a 3rd quarter scamper. Louisville transfer Anthony Allen took a Josh Nesbitt pitch 82 yards down the sideline to score Tech's first touchdown on its opening possession. The win marked Tech's fourth victory on the road, its most since 2000. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Saturday, September 26, 6:43AM. Josh Nesbitt ran for two touchdowns and Roddy Jones ran one in from 13. Tech had two 100 yard rushers in the game. Deciding to go for the first instead of kicking a field goal, Josh Nesbitt got the first down on a QB sneak. When Tech's fake punt in the first quarter failed, it ended a streak of six consecutive fourth-down conversions; it was the Jackets' first failed fourth-down attempt since September 17 (vs. Clemson) [25][26], Georgia Tech was forced to vacate this game and their ACC championship on July 14, 2011 due to NCAA sanctions. Tech scored on three plays in the first half. Jonathan Dwyer ran the ball in from two yards to improve the Tech lead to 14–0. Jonathan Dwyer and Anthony Allen combined for 150 yards on the ground to set up Josh Nesbitt and the Georgia Tech offense. [3][4], Georgia Tech earned a second half scare by Clemson. Spiller 9 yard run (Richard Jackson kick), $ – BCS representative as conference champion. A-Backs Anthony Allen, Marcus Wright, and Embry Peeples posted stellar games. Roster includes most starters and key reserves. Wake Forest QB Riley Skinner drove the Deacons down late in the 4th quarter and threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Devon Brown with 4:27 remaining. The Yellow Jacket offense was the story of the game after falling behind 10–0 in the first quarter. 11 Georgia Tech defeats Vanderbilt 56–31 Commodores two second-half fumbles prove costly", "Jackets Outlast Wake Forest 30–27 In Overtime Thriller Josh Nesbitt scores game-ending touchdown", "No. Georgia Tech had a chance to take the lead late in the game, but Demaryius Thomas dropped a pass on fourth down which would have resulted in a first down, securing Georgia's 30–24 victory. The Tech Defense intercepted Kyle Parker twice. Jonathan Dwyer rushed for a career-high 186 yards and three touchdowns while Josh Nesbitt added 2 touchdowns on the ground and 2 in the air as Georgia Tech routed Vanderbilt 56–31 in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt led 31–28 with twelve minutes left in the 3rd quarter, but a series of turnovers allowed Georgia Tech's high powered offense to score four more touchdowns. It gave up 550 yards of total offense, 408 coming in the first half. The 2009 Georgia Bulldogs football team represented the University of Georgia in the 2009 NCAA Division I FBS football season.The Bulldogs competed in the East Division of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Tech holds a #11 ranking in the AP, Coaches', and BCS polls, its highest mark since 1998. ... Georgia Tech attempted its first field goal since September 26 (vs. North Carolina)