Georgia Tech vs. Mississippi State

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Georgia Tech vs. Mississippi State

Georgia Tech vs. Mississippi State game photos at Grant Field in Atlanta on Saturday Sept. 20, 2008.

Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson, right, emerges from the smoke taking the field with his team on the way to a 38-7 victory over Mississippi State at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Georgia Tech running back Embry Peeples scores a touchdown in front of Mississippi State defensive back Marcus Washington in the first quarter.

Georgia Tech quarterback Jaybo Shaw runs the option on fourth down and sprints into the endzone to give Tech a 21-0 first half lead.

Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt gets away from Mississippi State's K.J Wright at Bobby Dodd Stadium in the first quarter. Nesbitt hurt himself on the play and left the game.

Georgia Tech defensive tackle Vance Walker (99) leads the gang tackle to stop Mississippi State running back Anthony Dixon (24) at the line of scrimmage in the first half.

Georgia Tech's Jaybo Shaw breaks a tackle by Mississippi State's Terrell Johnson in the first quarter.

Georgia Tech defensive end Michael Johnson goes up high to block a field-goal attempt by Mississippi State in the first quarter.

Georgia Tech's Jonathan Dwyer pushes away Mississippi State's K.J. Wright during a run.

Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt watches the game from the sideline after injuring his leg in the first quarter.

Georgia Tech wide receiver Demaryius Thomas catches a pass in the endzone past Mississippi State defensive back Tay Bowser.

Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson coaches his team against Mississippi State.

Georgia Tech's DeRon Jasper (25) hits Mississippi State's Brandon McRae and knocks the ball loose.

Georgia Tech's defense gang tackles Mississippi State's Robert Elliott in the first quarter.

Georgia Tech's Andrew Smith celebrates the victory over Mississippi State with Tech fans at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

Mississippi State's Anthony Dixon jumps over the top of Georgia Tech's Rashad Reid in the second quarter.

Georgia Tech defensive end Jason Peters sacks Mississippi State quarterback Tyson Lee forcing a fumble that Tech recovered to prevent a score in the fourth quarter.

The crowd cheers as Georgia Tech running back Jonathan Dwyer outraces Mississippi State defensive back Derek Pegues to the endzone on a long touchdown run.

Georgia Tech quarterback Josh Nesbitt during pregame warmups.

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Georgia Tech coach Paul Johnson, right, emerges from the smoke taking the field with his team on the way to a 38-7 victory over Mississippi State at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

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