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Fans react: TaQuon Marshall’s success against Wake Forest

October 21, 2017 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 38-24. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM

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October 21, 2017 Atlanta - Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) runs for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, October 21, 2017. Georgia Tech beat Wake Forest 38-24. HYOSUB SHIN / HSHIN@AJC.COM
By Maghen Moore
Oct 22, 2017

Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall led Georgia Tech to a 38-24 win over Wake Forest Saturday.

Marshall had five completions for 68 yards, 163 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

The quarterback stunned the fans in Bobby Dodd Stadium with his 70-yard touchdown run to seal the victory for Georgia Tech.

Marshall also ran for a 49-yard touchdown early in the third quarter to bring the Yellow Jackets within two points of the Demon Deacons.

Fans on Twitter reacted to TaQuon Marshall’s big night against Wake Forest.

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