Georgia Tech back in the AP Top 25 after thrilling win over Clemson

The Yellow Jackets are ranked No. 18 after defeating the Tigers with a last-minute field goal.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King throws during the second half against Clemson on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. (Jason Allen for the AJC)

By Chad Bishop

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After a 3-0 start — a win against ACC foe Clemson (which fell from No. 12 in the poll to unranked), a win at Colorado and blowout victory over Gardner-Webb — the Yellow Jackets entered The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday at No. 18. It’s the first time the program has been ranked since September 2024, when they briefly sat at No. 23 before losing at Syracuse and remaining unranked the rest of the season.

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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 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 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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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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Chad Bishop

Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

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