PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Temple, improves to 4-0

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech beats Temple, improves to 4-0

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated the Temple Owls Saturday, 45-24, improving their record to 4-0 on the season.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King scores a touchdown during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads the band, cheerleaders, Buzz, players and coaches before the game between Georgia Tech and Temple at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before the game against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Buzz entertains fans before the game between Georgia Tech and Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key and players come onto the field before their game against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King runs for a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before the game against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

A Georgia Tech fan has a sticker of coach Brent Key on his tie at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford dives past Temple safety Avery Powell into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer during the game against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Temple running back Jay Ducker falls into the end zone to score a touchdown during the first half against Georgia Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Temple quarterback Evan Simon (left) throws under pressure from Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jason Moore during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King throws a pass during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Young Georgia Tech fans hold signs during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key watches from the sideline during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King gets off a pass during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King gets off a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key watches from the sideline during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding reacts during the first half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech place-kicker Aidan Birr (33) hits a field goal during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Daylon Gordon (center) runs for a touchdown during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Daylon Gordon celebrates as he scores a touchdown during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key watches from the sideline during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Daylon Gordon (center) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key (background center) advises punter Marshall Nichols during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (right) runs for a long first down during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Fans watch during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Bailey Stockton (center) gets tackled behind by Temple cornerback Denzel Chavis (right) during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Temple quarterback Evan Simon (center) gets sacked by Georgia Tech linebacker Kyle Efford (left) and defensive lineman Ronald Triplette during the second half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key (left) and Temple coach K.C. Keeler shake hands after Georgia Tech beat Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key (left) and Temple coach K.C. Keeler shake hands after Georgia Tech beat Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech fans celebrate during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech players celebrate their 45-24 win over Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes celebrates after Georgia Tech beat Temple 45-24 at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Ronald Triplette (center) sacks Temple quarterback Evan Simon (right) during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (left center) runs with a ball during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley (right) celebrates with running back Jamal Haynes (center) after scoring a touchdown during the second half against Temple at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King scores a touchdown during the first half at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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