Georgia Tech vs. Tennessee: Second quarter recap

Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson and the Yellow Jackets will open the 2017 season tonight against Tennessee at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. (AJC file photo/Hyosub Shin)

By Maghen Moore

Sept 5, 2017

To start the second quarter, Tennessee capitalized on TaQuon Marshall’s fumble.

Tennessee drove 46 yards in eight plays, and on the last play, a one-yard run by John Kelly tied the game at seven.

Georgia Tech’s next drive ended with a positive outcome before the half.

The Yellow Jacket’s offense had the ball for seven minutes, the offense completed 16 plays for 75 yards and KirVonte Benson ended the drive with a one-yard touchdown run.

Score at the half: Georgia Tech 14, Tennessee 7

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Maghen Moore