PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeats Clemson on the final play

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeat the Clemson Tigers on a field goal as time ran out, 24-21.

Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King is escorted off the field during the second half against Clemson on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes warms up before Saturday's game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

The Ramblin’ Wreck comes out on the field during Georgia Tech's game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key holds back his players at the tunnel Saturday. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech's Buzz pumps up the crowd during Saturday's game against Clemson at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Rivers picks up yards after a catch Saturday against Clemson. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion pushes off a defender after making a reception during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King runs for a few yards up the middle during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes jukes a defender during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes trots in for a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion runs for yards after making a reception during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes #1 pushes off a defender during the first half a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes #1 is lifted up by a teammate after scoring during the first half a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Omar Daniels #9 defenders against a catch during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford #8 runs for yardage after making a reception during the first half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech offense lines up to snap the ball during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King #10 throws a pass during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King #10 runs through defenders during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King #10 throws a pass during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes #1 runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes #1 runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes #1 runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King #10 runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Dean Patterson #11 and wide receiver Malik Rutherford #8 celebrate after a successful two-point conversion during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King #10 runs the ball during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key talks to a referee during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Rivers #3 runs down the sidelines after receiving a pass during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Ben Hollerbach #26 poses for a photo during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney leaves the field after a loss during the second half of a game against Georgia Tech on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

Georgia Tech offensive lineman Malachi Carney #72 celebrates with a coach during the second half of a game against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, in Atlanta, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution/Jason Allen)

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Credit: Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Georgia Tech wide receivers Dean Patterson (left) and Malik Rutherford celebrate after a successful two-point conversion during the second half against the Clemson Tigers on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. (Jason Allen/AJC)

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