Photos: Jackets fall to Vanderbilt in Birmingham Bowl

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Photos: Jackets fall to Vanderbilt in Birmingham Bowl

AJC photos from Georgia Tech's game against Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. Vandy won 35-27.

Georgia Tech's Henry Freer (46) is consoled after the Jackets lost to Vanderbilt during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Vandy won 35-27. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) loses his grip on the ball during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key and Yellow Jacket players walk to the locker room after losing to Vanderbilt during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech defensive lineman Makius Scott (8) leaves tghe field after losing to the Vanderbilt Commodores during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key (center) greets Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea after losing to the Commodores during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key (left) greets Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea after losing to the Commodores during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt wide receiver Dariyan Wiley (1) displays a trophy cow bell that symbolized the rivalry between the two schools during a trophy presentation ceremony after the Commodores beat the Yellow Jackets 35-27 in the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea holds his championship trophy after beating Georgia Tech 35-27 during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt wide receiver Quincy Skinner Jr. (3) and offensive lineman Chase Mitchell (50) celebrate after Skinner scored against Tech during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The Georgia Tech defense stops Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) just yards from the end zone on run play during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Tah'j Butler (15) is unable to stop Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) as he dives into the Yellow Jackets end zone during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is hit by Vanderbilt safety CJ Taylor (1) as he runs the ball during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is assisted after being hit hard by Vanderbilt safety CJ Taylor (1) during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Rain falls as Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) drops back to pass against the Vanderbilt Commodores during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt head coach Clark Lea (left) and an assistant coach watch during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) completes a handoff to running back Jamal Haynes (11) during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) throws under pressure from Georgia Tech linebacker Jackson Hamilton (17) during the second half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key reacts to a referee’s call during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl against Vanderbilt Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Vandy won 35-27. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt tight end Cole Spence (16) celebrates his touchdown against Georgia Tech in the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) is forced out of towns by Vanderbilt linebacker Nicholas Rinaldi (24) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) passes under pressure from Georgia Tech defensive lineman Thomas Gore (59) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Ryland Goede (86) celebrates his touchdown against Vanderbilt with Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech tight end Ryland Goede (86) carries the ball unopposed into Vanderbilt’s end zone during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (11) receives the handoff and carries the ball for a short gain in yardage against Vanderbilt during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) carries the ball into Georgia Tech’s end zone during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech linebacker Jacob Cruz (35) us unable to stop Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) from scoring a touchdown during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia (2) celebrates his touchdown against Georgia Tech with Vanderbilt offensive lineman Steven Hubbard (54) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech running back Jamal Haynes (11) carries the ball against Vanderbilt cornerback Jaylin Lackey (27) for a first down in first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech offensive lineman Ethan Mackenny (78) recovers a fumble and gains yardage against the Commodores defense during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) makes a call before the snap during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

Georgia Tech wide receiver Abdul Janneh Jr. (4) is unable to hold on to the ball under pressure from Vanderbilt’s Miles Capers (29) during the first half of the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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Georgia Tech's Henry Freer (46) is consoled after the Jackets lost to Vanderbilt during the Birmingham Bowl Friday, Dec. 27, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. Vandy won 35-27. (Daniel Varnado/For the AJC)

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