In double overtime, Georgia Tech went for two. Paul Johnson explained the play call in his post-game press conference Monday night.

“It was a counter action,” coach Johnson explained. “We’d set up and we’d run a bunch of two-point plays out of that web thing, a pick screen out of the thing, so we are going to bring the motion, and they took the safety over there, it was going to be a time out, so all they’ve got left is a five technique and a hip linebacker, so we’re supposed to be able to release and pull the guard along the five.”

Instead, Tennessee stopped the Yellow Jackets and won in double overtime 42-41.

Fans responded after the play with their thoughts on Georgia Tech’s call.

Suggested video:

Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson spoke with the media following a 42-41 loss to Tennessee. (by Maghen Moore)

About the Author

Keep Reading

Georgia Tech quarterback Graham Knowles (center) gets off a pass during the second half against Gardner-Webb on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The pass, Knowles' only attempt of the season, went for an 84-yard yard touchdown to Dean Patterson. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Featured

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis testifies before a state Senate committee at the Capitol in Atlanta on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025. (Arvin Temkar/AJC)

Credit: Arvin Temkar/AJC