Syracuse Football faced off against No. 23 Georgia Tech at the Dome for their second game of the 2024 season, entering the contest with a 1-0 record after defeating the Ohio Bobcats in their opener. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, was 2-0, having earned a surprise victory against Florida State and a solid win over Georgia State.
The game began with a strong performance from Syracuse, as quarterback Kyle McCord connected with Trebor Pena for a touchdown, capping a seven-play, 75-yard drive to put the Orange up 7-0. Shortly after, Georgia Tech’s Haynes King tied the game with a rushing touchdown, having been ruled down by the officials after a review.
Syracuse regained the lead in the second quarter with another touchdown from Pena, showcasing McCord’s passing ability. The Orange extended their advantage to 14 points with a touchdown from Oronde Gadsden II, but Georgia Tech responded quickly with another rushing touchdown from King.
Despite a blocked punt by Syracuse, the halftime score stood at 21-14 in favor of the Orange after Georgia Tech missed a 45-yard field goal attempt as time expired.
In the third quarter, Brady Denaburg added a field goal for Syracuse, increasing their lead to 24-14. The Orange continued to pressure Georgia Tech in the fourth quarter, with McCord finding Gadsden II again for a touchdown, making it 31-14.
Georgia Tech battled back when King connected with Chase Lane for a touchdown, but they quickly faced a challenge as they attempted an onside kick after scoring.