Georgia Bulldogs Edge Out Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Defensive Battle: Georgia 16, Georgia Tech 9
Recap of Georgia vs Georgia Tech (16-9). Game highlights, key performances, and analysis.
Georgia Bulldogs Edge Out Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Defensive Battle: Georgia 16, Georgia Tech 9
The Georgia Bulldogs emerged victorious in a hard-fought defensive struggle against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, with a final score of 16-9. The game, played on November 28th, 2025, was a low-scoring affair dominated by stout defenses and strategic field goal attempts. Georgia secured the win, but the Yellow Jackets put up a formidable fight, keeping the game close throughout.
Key Individual Performances
The rushing attack for the Georgia Bulldogs was led by Nate Frazier, who had a strong performance, accumulating 108 rushing yards on 16 attempts. Teammate Joshua McCray added 43 rushing yards, providing a solid ground game for Georgia. For Georgia Tech, Jamal Haynes led the rushing efforts with 11 yards.
In the passing game, Georgia Tech's Haynes King threw for 181 yards, completing 19 of his 27 pass attempts. Gunner Stockton, quarterback for Georgia, threw for 70 yards and one touchdown, completing 11 of his 21 attempts.
Zachariah Branch was the leading receiver for Georgia, catching 5 passes for 53 yards and a crucial touchdown. For the Yellow Jackets, Isiah Canion had a productive day, recording 54 receiving yards on 4 receptions. Brett Seither contributed with 49 receiving yards on 2 receptions.
Defensively, E.J. Lightsey of Georgia Tech led all tacklers with 12 tackles. Omar Daniels also had a strong game for the Yellow Jackets, contributing 10 tackles. For Georgia, KJ Bolden and Quintavius Johnson had 9 and 6 tackles, respectively, helping to keep the game close.
Turning Points
The game was marked by several critical field goals that ultimately decided the outcome. In the 1st quarter, Georgia Tech's A. Birr successfully kicked a 30-yard field goal, giving the Yellow Jackets an early lead. The Bulldogs responded in the 2nd quarter with a 30-yard field goal by P. Woodring, narrowing the score.
The 3rd quarter saw the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets trading field goals. A. Birr of Georgia Tech made a 44-yard field goal. Georgia's offense struggled to find the endzone. The 4th quarter was pivotal. P. Woodring successfully made a 50-yard field goal. A. Birr of Georgia Tech kicked a 41-yard field goal in the 4th quarter.
Defensively, both teams made crucial stops. In the 1st quarter, the Georgia defense, specifically C. Miller, sacked Haynes King for a loss of 7 yards, disrupting a promising Georgia Tech drive. The Bulldogs' defense continued to pressure King. In the 4th quarter, J. Boyd sacked Gunner Stockton for a loss of 9 yards, another key defensive play.
Looking Ahead
The Georgia Bulldogs will look to build on this hard-fought victory as they move forward. The win over Georgia Tech demonstrated the Bulldogs' ability to grind out a victory even when the offense wasn't at its best. Georgia Tech, despite the loss, showed resilience and a strong defensive effort. The Yellow Jackets will need to focus on improving their offensive efficiency to convert drives into points and build on the positives from this close contest. Both teams will need to address their offensive struggles and prepare for their upcoming matchups.