Louisville defeats Georgia Tech 44-17 at Bobby Dodd Stadium

For the second-straight week, a dreadful start was too much for Georgia Tech to overcome in a 44-17 loss to Louisville at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field.

Louisville jumped out to a 27-3 lead and held a 306-66 advantage in yardage late in the first half, effectively putting the game out of reach before intermission. Tre Richardson totaled 101 all-purpose yards and scored two touchdowns for the Cardinals. The victory clinched bowl eligibility for Louisville for the sixth consecutive season.

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Tech fell to 2-7 overall and 1-5 in the ACC, assuring the program of its first losing season since 2022. Head coach Brent Key attempted to spark the offense by alternating quarterbacks in the first half between starter Alberto Mendoza and backup Grady Adamson. Both threw touchdown passes, with wide receiver Isaiah Fuhrmann and tight end Chris Corbo each finding the end zone for the first time for the Yellow Jackets.

The core issue for the Yellow Jackets centered on the running game. Louisville rushed for 251 yards on 7.0 yards per carry, while holding Georgia Tech to 109 yards on the ground at a 3.4-yard average. Tech has now rushed for fewer than 110 yards in each of its four-straight defeats.

Louisville defeats Georgia Tech 44-17 at Bobby Dodd Stadium — Photo: ajc.com

Justice Haynes led the Yellow Jackets with 87 rushing yards on 12 carries, while defensive end Taje McCoy and safety Tae Harris paced the defense with eight tackles apiece. Louisville improved to 6-3 overall and 5-2 in the conference, keeping pace in the ACC championship race.

Georgia Tech looks to rebound next Saturday when the team travels to play longtime rival Clemson. Kickoff is scheduled for 12:30 p.m., with national television coverage on The CW.