PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls to 59-12 win over Gardner-Webb

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech rolls to 59-12 win over Gardner-Webb

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets improved to 2-0 on the season with a 59-12 rout of Gardner-Webb on Saturday, September 6 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Georgia Tech fans cheer during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Ryan Alpert, Director of Athletics, high-fives Karie Davis-Nozemack, Interim provost and executive vice president for Academic Affairs, during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key waves to fans as he leaves the football field after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key waves to fans as he leaves the football field after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Rivers (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Rivers (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Eric Rivers (3) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back J.P. Powell (20) falls into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Jordan Allen (85) runs for a long first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo (12) gets off a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Jordan Allen (85) runs for a long first down during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Dean Patterson (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key (right) and Gardner-Webb head coach Carroll McCray shake hands after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key hugs Gardner-Webb linebacker Jecari Bryson (23) after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo (left) and Gardner-Webb quarterback Finley Polk (11) greet after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (left) and Gardner-Webb quarterback Nate Hampton shake hands after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players celebrate with fans after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players celebrate with fans after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans celebrate after Georgia Tech beat Gardner-Webb during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Christian Garrett (55) and Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jason Moore (95) react during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Buzz entertains fans during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 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, November 6, 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, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Gardner-Webb quarterback Nate Hampton (10) gets sacked by Georgia Tech linebacker Melvin Jordan IV (right) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Melvin Jordan IV (0) celebrates after sacking Gardner-Webb quarterback Nate Hampton during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley (0) breaks away for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Buzz takes a selfie with fans before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) rushes for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) falls onto Georgia Tech offensive lineman Harrison Moore (52) as he scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) celebrates for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Gardner-Webb place kicker Charlie Viorel (88) fails to scores a field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Aaron Philo (12) prepares to throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Gardner-Webb quarterback Cole Pennington (12) gets sacked by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Akelo Stone (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King arrives with other players and coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as they wait for the team arriving before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Buzz entertains fans as they wait for the team arriving before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as they wait for the team arriving before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as the team arrives before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as the team arrives before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key with his daughter Harper arrives with players and other coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key with his daughter Harper arrives with players and other coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as the team arrives before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key with his daughter Harper arrives with players and other coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players and coaches arrive before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players and coaches arrive before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players and coaches arrive before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players and coaches arrive before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads the band, cheerleaders, Buzz, players, and coaches before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer as the team arrives before the start of the Georgia Tech home opener against Gardner-Webb at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Georgia Tech fans cheer during an NCAA college football game at Georgia Tech's Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 6, 2025 in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 59-12 over Gardner-Webb. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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