Georgia Tech vs Pittsburgh Live Updates: Score, Analysis and Highlights From Week 9

Can the Yellow Jackets get their third win of the season?

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Georgia Tech is traveling on the road to face the Pittsburgh Panthers and is desperately looking to get back on track.

One of the biggest news stories heading into the matchup is that defensive end Noah Carter is no longer with the program, according to On3's Kelly Quinlan. He was ruled out for this game, but it is a devastating blow, as he was the leader in sacks. The Yellow Jackets have also struggled to stop the run. Can they finally figure things out in Pittsburgh?

Second Quarter

10:01 2Q- Georgia Tech forced to punt after back-to-back head scratching plays by Alberto Mendoza where he fumbled. He also had an intentional grounding penalty. Pittbsurgh will take over at its own 36 yard line

12:25 2Q- Georgia Tech finally gets a stop on 3rd and 11, good coverage by Kelvin Hill; GT takes over at its own 18 yard line

13:13 2Q- Another three and out for the Yellow Jackets after Albero Mendoza throws it short of the sticks. Pittsburgh will start at the 37 yard line

14:45 2Q- Damon Ferguson Jr. rushes it in from three yards out. It caps a 15-play, 86-yard drive that takes up 5:39 of the clock. The offense has to get something going on this upcoming drive.

First Quarter

End of 1st- Georgia Tech trails Pittsburgh 3-0, and is struggling to stop the run with Damon Ferguson Jr averaging 6.8 yards per carry. Pittsburgh in the Yellow Jackets red zone

5:25 1Q- Justice Haynes stuffed on 3rd and 2. Pitt was able to create penetration and tackle him for the loss. Georgia Tech has to punt. Pittsburgh

7:31 1Q- After Pittsburgh self implodes, the Yellow Jackets force a 4th and 21 and a field goal is nailed by Antonio Chadha. Pitt leads 3-0

11:42 1Q- Georgia Tech goes three and out and Alex Bacchetta which goes 35 yards and returned to the Georgia Tech 31

12:51 1Q- Georgia Tech is backed up to the three yard line after forcing a stop on the opening possesion of the game

15:00 1Q- Pittsburgh begins with the ball on the first drive of the game