Georgia Tech edges Florida State 16-13
True freshman Jeff Sims, who was once a Florida State commitment, threw for 277 yards and a touchdown as Georgia Tech defeated the Seminoles 16-13 in both teams' season opener on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
16
Florida State Seminoles
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 0 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| FSU | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 13 |
Doak Campbell Stadium · 17,538 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | vs Louisville Cardinals | L 17-44 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | L 11-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | L 27-49 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Virginia Tech Hokies | L 24-34 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | vs Duke Blue Devils | W 28-25 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 8:56 16-13
Jude Kelley 32 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:17 13-13
Malachi Carter 15 Yd pass from Jeff Sims (Jude Kelley PAT blocked)
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Field Goal 1:04 7-13
Parker Grothaus 53 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:13 7-10
Jordan Mason 19 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick)
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Field Goal 1:36 0-10
Parker Grothaus 37 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 8:05 0-7
Keyshawn Helton 3 Yd pass from James Blackman (Parker Grothaus Kick)
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GT
2 plays, -6 yards, 1:12 · End of Game
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FSU 1:12
4 plays, 8 yards, 0:39 · Downs
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GT 1:51
4 plays, 2 yards, 1:59 · Punt
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FSU 3:50
12 plays, 44 yards, 5:06 · Fumble
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GT 8:56
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:50 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:56 16-13
Jude Kelley 32 Yd Field Goal
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FSU 10:46
6 plays, -23 yards, 2:31 · Fumble
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GT 13:17
8 plays, 72 yards, 2:47 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:17 13-13
Malachi Carter 15 Yd pass from Jeff Sims (Jude Kelley PAT blocked)
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FSU 1:04
13 plays, 35 yards, 5:09 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:04 7-13
Parker Grothaus 53 Yd Field Goal
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GT 6:13
14 plays, 80 yards, 4:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:13 7-10
Jordan Mason 19 Yd Run (Jude Kelley Kick)
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FSU 10:48
11 plays, 25 yards, 4:12 · Punt
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FSU
10 plays, 48 yards, 1:48 · Downs
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GT 1:48
6 plays, 18 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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FSU 3:28
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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GT 4:53
4 plays, 1 yard, 1:42 · Missed FG
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FSU 6:35
3 plays, -6 yards, 1:20 · Interception
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GT 7:55
8 plays, 46 yards, 2:58 · Interception
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FSU 10:53
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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GT 11:48
11 plays, 74 yards, 4:48 · Missed FG
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FSU 1:36
11 plays, 61 yards, 4:49 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:36 0-10
Parker Grothaus 37 Yd Field Goal
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GT 6:25
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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FSU 8:05
7 plays, 52 yards, 2:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:05 0-7
Keyshawn Helton 3 Yd pass from James Blackman (Parker Grothaus Kick)
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GT 10:12
11 plays, 53 yards, 4:48 · Interception
Showing the last 28 of 28 events.
Team Stats
GT
FSU
24
1st Downs
21
8-16
3rd down efficiency
6-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
3-5
438
Total Yards
307
277
Passing
198
23/34
Comp/Att
23/45
8.1
Yards per pass
4.4
161
Rushing
109
40
Rushing Attempts
35
4.0
Yards per rush
3.1
10-80
Penalties
8-55
2
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
2
Interceptions thrown
1
29:28
Possession
30:32
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