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Georgia Tech Defeats Notre Dame in Thrilling Gator Bowl Showdown

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Georgia Tech scored a significant victory against Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl, with Dez White's two long touchdown catches playing a crucial role. The Yellow Jackets secured their 10th win of the season, something they had not achieved since 1990. The game saw a dramatic turn of events, with Georgia Tech's quarterback Joe Hamilton and Notre Dame's quarterback Jarious Jackson engaging in a shootout.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dez White's performance in the game was instrumental in Georgia Tech's victory, as he caught two long touchdown passes, including a 55-yarder in the fourth quarter that sealed the win.
  • The Yellow Jackets overcame a three-game bowl losing streak, with their victory marking their second time in history with 10 wins.
  • Notre Dame's Autry Denson had a standout game, with 130 yards and 3 touchdowns, but it was not enough to overcome the Irish's struggles in the first half and a defense that allowed 436 yards.
  • Georgia Tech's defensive end Nate Stimson finished with two and a half sacks, including one that forced a fumble and sealed the game in the final minute.
  • The victory marked a significant turnaround for Georgia Tech against Notre Dame, with the Yellow Jackets having won only five games against the Irish in 32 meetings.

Statistics:

  • Georgia Tech's Joe Hamilton completed 13 of 24 passes for 150 yards in the game.
  • Notre Dame's Jarious Jackson also completed 13 of 24 passes, but for 150 yards, in a reversal of fortunes in the second half.
  • Georgia Tech's Dez White scored two long touchdown catches, including a 44-yarder and a 55-yarder.
  • Notre Dame's Autry Denson had 130 yards and 3 touchdowns on the ground.
  • The game saw 436 yards and 9 scoring drives for Georgia Tech, compared to 179 yards and 0 scoring drives for Notre Dame in the first half.

Sources:

  • [1] White, Dez. "I felt real comfortable this week." Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame game, quoted by unnamed author, 2002.
  • [1] O'Leary, George. "Any time you get to 10 wins, I think that's outstanding." Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame game, quoted by unnamed author, 2002.
  • [1] Davie, Bob. "Really, we didn't play very well in the first half." Georgia Tech vs. Notre Dame game, quoted by unnamed author, 2002.

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