Chick-fil-A Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. LSU

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Chick-fil-A Bowl: Georgia Tech vs. LSU

Georgia Tech Jackets vs. LSU Tigers in Chick-fil-A Bowl on Dec. 31, 2008, at Georgia Dome in Atlanta.

The Georgia Tech marching band plays a pre-game show before the Chick-fil-A Bowl between the Yellow Jackets and the LSU Tigers at the Georgia Dome.

Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt (9) picks up a few yards on a first quarter scramble as LSU linebacker Kelvin Sheppard (11) gets a hold on him. The Jackets wore blue jerseys for the first time since the 2006 ACC title game.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson (9) leaps over two players on keeper to keep the opening drive alive during the first quarter of the Chick-fil-A Bowl. LSU scored a touchdown on the following play to take a 7-0 lead over the Jackets.

Tech's Jonathan Dwyer (21) is tripped by LSU's Perry Riley (56). Dwyer carried the ball five times for 17 yards in the opening half.

Tech's Demaryius Thomas (8) can't avoid the rush of LSU defense -- Chris Hawkins (29) and Perry Riley. Thomas had two reception for 20 yards in the first half. He dropped a pass from Josh Nesbitt in the end zone in Tech's opening drive.

LSU freshman defensive tackle Cordian Hagans, who played at Northview High School in Duluth, takes a quiet moment in the belly of the Georgia Dome before taking the field.

Tech's Marcus Wright (3) is pulled down by LSU's Daniel Graff during a punt return.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson scans the field for an open receiver. Jefferson, making only his second start, was 16 of 25 passing for 142 yards and a touchdown.

LSU tight end Richard Dickson (18) pulls in a pass over Georgia Tech tackle Darryl Richard. Dickson had a 25-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter.

LSU receiver Quinn Johnson is upended by Tech safety Morgan Burnett.

LSU running back (32) Charles Scott goes over the top for his first of three touchdown runs. Scott scored on runs of 1, 2 and 4 yards.

LSU quarterback Jordan Jefferson (9) looses his helmet as he's brought down by Tech defensive end Michael Johnson (93) and safety Morgan Burnett.

Tech's Andrew Smith fumbles a second-quarter kickoff as LSU's Ron Brooks moves in to recover the loose ball. LSU scored after the turnover for a 21-3 lead.

Tech's Andrew Smith reaches out for fumbled a kick return after being hit by LSU's Patrick Peterson.

Tech head coach Paul Johnson stalks the sideline as his team falls behind 21-3.

LSU running back Charles Scott high steps into the end zone untouched for his second of two touchdowns in the first half. He would score a third in the second half and finish the day with 15 touches for 56 yards.

Head coach Paul Johnson confers with quarterback Josh Nesbitt after the sophomore threw a second quarter interception.

Tech's Jonathan Dwyer meets a wall of LSU defenders.

Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer (21) is covered by LSU defensive ends Ricky Jean-Francois (90) and Rahim Alem.

Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt (9) scrambles under pressure from LSU defensive ends Tyson Jackson (93) and Ricky Jean-Francois (90). Nesbitt was 8-for-24 passing for 150 yards with an interception.

Tech guard Cord Howard (left) talks with quarterback Josh Nesbitt following the loss.

LSU head coach Les Miles hugs LSU linebacker Perry Riley following the Tigers' 38-3 victory over Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl at the Georgia Dome.

LSU wide receiver Demetrius Byrd, who had three receptions for 10 yards, revels in the majesty of a bowl win at the Georgia Dome.

Head coach Les Miles (center) celebrates with his team LSU's fifth win in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. The Tigers buried the Georgia Tech Jackets in the second quarter on their way to a 38-3 win.

LSU head coach Les Miles hoists the trophy awarded to the winner of the Chick-fil-A Bowl.

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The Georgia Tech marching band plays a pre-game show before the Chick-fil-A Bowl between the Yellow Jackets and the LSU Tigers at the Georgia Dome.

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