Vanderbilt beats Georgia Tech 35-27 in Birmingham Bowl for first postseason win in 11 years
— Diego Pavia and Vanderbilt delivered another victory to end a surprising season.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
27
Vanderbilt Commodores
35
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GT | 0 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 27 |
| VAN | 7 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 35 |
Protective Stadium · 33,840 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Stanford Cardinal | L 27-34 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:30 27-35
Bailey Stockton 2 Yd pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr Kick)
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Touchdown 5:03 20-35
Jamal Haynes 9 Yd pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr Kick)
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Touchdown 9:59 13-35
Diego Pavia 6 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 13-28
Quincy Skinner Jr. 7 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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Touchdown 0:56 13-21
Eli Stowers 3 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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Field Goal 8:34 13-14
Aidan Birr 33 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 10-14
Aidan Birr 43 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:55 7-14
Diego Pavia 2 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick)
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Touchdown 10:06 7-7
Ryland Goede 2 Yd pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr Kick)
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Touchdown 2:26 0-7
Cole Spence 7 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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VAN
3 plays, -12 yards, 1:30 · End of Game
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GT 1:30
11 plays, 83 yards, 2:36 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:30 27-35
Bailey Stockton 2 Yd pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr Kick)
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VAN 4:06
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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GT 5:03
11 plays, 75 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:03 20-35
Jamal Haynes 9 Yd pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr Kick)
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VAN 9:59
6 plays, 73 yards, 3:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:59 13-35
Diego Pavia 6 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick)
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GT 13:40
3 plays, 59 yards, 1:15 · Fumble
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VAN 14:55
3 plays, 11 yards, 0:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 13-28
Quincy Skinner Jr. 7 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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GT 0:44
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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VAN 0:56
5 plays, 56 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:56 13-21
Eli Stowers 3 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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GT 3:16
3 plays, 8 yards, 2:01 · Punt
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VAN 5:17
6 plays, 14 yards, 3:17 · Punt
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GT 8:34
8 plays, 46 yards, 3:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:34 13-14
Aidan Birr 33 Yd Field Goal
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VAN 12:25
5 plays, 14 yards, 2:35 · Punt
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VAN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:08 · End of Half
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GT 0:08
9 plays, 49 yards, 1:47 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:08 10-14
Aidan Birr 43 Yd Field Goal
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VAN 1:55
14 plays, 81 yards, 8:11 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:55 7-14
Diego Pavia 2 Yd Run (Brock Taylor Kick)
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GT 10:06
15 plays, 75 yards, 7:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:06 7-7
Ryland Goede 2 Yd pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr Kick)
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VAN 2:26
8 plays, 87 yards, 4:40 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:26 0-7
Cole Spence 7 Yd pass from Diego Pavia (Brock Taylor Kick)
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GT 7:06
7 plays, 31 yards, 3:24 · Punt
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VAN 10:30
5 plays, 16 yards, 3:02 · Punt
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GT 13:32
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:28 · Punt
Showing the last 31 of 31 events.
Team Stats
GT
VAN
24
1st Downs
20
5-12
3rd down efficiency
6-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-1
394
Total Yards
306
204
Passing
160
25/33
Comp/Att
13/21
6.2
Yards per pass
7.6
190
Rushing
146
36
Rushing Attempts
38
5.3
Yards per rush
3.8
9-95
Penalties
8-79
2
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
0
28:50
Possession
31:10
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