Sideline Report: Wednesday, November 29, 2017

November 25, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm gives running back D’Andre Swift five after he went over the top for a touchdown to take a 31-7 lead over Georgia Tech during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 25, 2017, in Atlanta.   Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

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November 25, 2017 Atlanta: Georgia quarterback Jake Fromm gives running back D’Andre Swift five after he went over the top for a touchdown to take a 31-7 lead over Georgia Tech during the third quarter in a NCAA college football game on Saturday, November 25, 2017, in Atlanta. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

Here are a few things to know on Wednesday:

1. Georgia moves to No. 6 on CFP Rankings

The Georiga Bulldogs moved up one spot to No. 6 in the College Football Playoff Rankings on Tuesday night.

2. Georgia Tech beats Northwestern

Georgia Tech men's basketball team defeated Northwestern in this season's ACC-Big 10 Challenge, 52-51. Georgia Tech guard Tadric Jackson hit a buzzer-beater to win the game. Ken Sugiura has more.

3. Julio Jones nears Falcons records

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Julio Jones is nearing the franchise record for most 100 receiving yard games set by Roddy White.

4. Former Falcon John Thierry dies

D. Orlando Ledbetter reports former Atlanta Falcons defensive end John Thierry died Friday after a heart attack. More on AJC.com.

5. Auburn’s Tray Matthews on the SEC Championship 

Auburn defensive back Tray Matthews spoke about Saturday's SEC Championship and matching up against his former team on Tuesday. Here's what he had to say.