PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

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PHOTOS: Georgia Tech defeated by Pittsburgh in Yellow Jackets' home finale

Needing a win to clinch a spot in the ACC Championship Game, Georgia Tech flopped in a big way Saturday, losing 44-28 to the Pittsburgh Panthers.

Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key poses with quarterback Haynes King and his family during a senior night event prior to the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key hugs Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford during a senior night event prior to the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech's Ramblin' Wreck leads the band, cheerleaders, Buzz, players, and coaches before the start of the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech holds a sign before the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Athletics director Ryan Alpert during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive back Jy Gilmore (14) leaves after he got injured during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Brett Seither (80) reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Athletics director Ryan Alpert during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King and his family react during a senior night event prior to the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Athletics director Ryan Alpert reacts during a senior night event prior to the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cheer before the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key and players run onto the field before the final regular-season home game against Pittsburgh at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans react during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding (1) reacts after tacking Pittsburgh wide receiver Kenny Johnson (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (25) runs for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh running back Ja'Kyrian Turner (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass intended for Georgia Tech tight end Brett Seither (right) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) scores a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) dives into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh linebacker Braylan Lovelace (0) runs for a touchdown after intercepting a pass during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players leave the field after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans cry as players leave the field after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech players leave the field after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (1) and Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford (8) leave the field after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Athletics director Ryan Alpert comforts players after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) leaves the field after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key and Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi shake hands after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key and Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi shake hands after Pittsburgh beat Georgia Tech during an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech Cheerleading team performs during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding (1) sacks Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding (1) reacts after sacking Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans watch as quarterback Haynes King (foreground right) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs the ball during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) gets off a pass during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) makes a catch near the endzone during the second half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) is sacked by Georgia Tech linebacker Cayman Spaulding (1) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) is sacked by Georgia Tech defensive lineman Jordan Boyd (8) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh quarterback Mason Heintschel (6) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans react during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs the ball during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) runs for a first down during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) celebrates after scoring a touchdown pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) makes a touchdown pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Isiah Canion (4) makes a touchdown pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) gets off a pass during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh tight end Justin Holmes (88) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh tight end Justin Holmes (88) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Pittsburgh running back Juelz Goff (8) scores a touchdown during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

Georgia Tech fans react during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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Georgia Tech linebacker E.J. Lightsey (2) during the first half in an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Saturday, November 22, 2025 in Atlanta. Pittsburgh won 42-28 over Georgia Tech. (Hyosub Shin / AJC)

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