Live Updates: Georgia Tech vs Western Carolina

After a tough opening game against Clemson that resulted in a 41-10 loss, Georgia Tech took the field for their home opener against Western Carolina.

Western Carolina is coming off of a 52-38 win over Charleston Southern, a game in which their offense had over 600 yards of offense. Catamounts quarterback Carlos Davis is coming off of a great game and will be ready to try and sling it against the Yellow Jackets' defense.

The Georgia Tech defense is going to look to carry some of the positive momentum they got on Monday night. Quarterback Jeff Sims was solid against Clemson and will be hoping to lead the offense to a big night.

Follow along below for live updates of the game.

Pregame

6:12- It is starting to rain here at Bobby Dodd. Could make the conditions interesting tonight and change the offensive or defensive game plans.

6:18- The Yellow Jackets have just taken the field for pre-game warmups. White uniforms and gold helmets for Georgia Tech tonight.

I think Demetrius Knight II will be filling in for Charlie Thomas in the first half tonight. Thomas was ejected for targeting in the second half of the game against Clemson and by rule, must miss the first half of the next game.

6:37- The Yellow Jackets are going into the locker room. Rain has subsided for the time being. Getting closer to kickoff.

6:41- Dylan McDuffie getting the start at running back. Peje' Harris and Luke Benson are at tight end. The offensive line will be the same as Monday night. Corey Robinson, Paula Vaipulu, Weston Franklin, Joe Fusile, and Jordan Williams.

7:00- Captains tonight are Zamari Walton, Malachi Carter, and Keion White. Western Carolina won the toss and deferred to the second half.

1st Quarter:

15:00- Jeff Sims hits Peje' Harris for the first play of the game for a first down. Nate McCollum then with a nice carry. The Jackets move early with tempo.

13:30- Dylan McDuffie stuffed on third and short. Yellow Jackets were forced to punt from the 45. The offensive line struggled on that first drive. Defense now takes over.

12:05- Yellow Jackets called for their first penalty with offsides. Makes it 2nd and three for Western Carolina.

11:50- Western Carolina hits a big play for a third down after a great scramble from quarterback Carlos Davis.

11:12- Carlos Davis 51-yard touchdown pass. Yellow Jackets trail 7-0 early.

11:06- Dontae Smith is now in at running back

10:00- Jeff Sims hit Nate McCollum on third and long for a huge third down conversion.

Sims is missing his mark early in this game. He has to get going.

9:45- Right on time, Sims hits tight end, Luke Benson, for another third down pick up

8:23- Dontae Smith runs it in for a touchdown. His first of the season and ties the game 7-7. The offense needed that drive.

The defense needs to have a better drive here. The secondary lost guys on the last drive and gave up the deep touchdown.

8:18- Georgia Tech defense takes the field. Western Carolina starting at their own 22-yard line.

Western Carolina is just beating Georgia Tech to the edge right now. The defense does not look the same as Monday night. There is time to get it changed though.

6:32- Jaylon King with a huge interception! Yellow Jackets take over around midfield. The ruling is being reviewed.

The call is overturned. Catamounts ball still.

Western Carolina already with over 100 yards here in the first quarter.

6:28- Huge third down coming up for the Tech defense. They really need a stop.

6:17- Davis dumps it off and Western Carolina gets a huge gain. Catamounts in Georgia Tech territory.

5:37- Davis finds a wide-open receiver for a touchdown. 14-7 Western Carolina. This defense looks absolutely lost right now.

5:33- Georgia Tech takes over on their 23-yard line. Sims misses Malachi Carter on the first pass.

4:35- Dontae Smith with a 51-yard touchdown. Yellow Jackets tie it up 14-14. We got a track meet here in Atlanta.

4:29- Western Carolina takes over on their own 24-yard line.

3:08- Davis scrambles for a first down but it is being brought back because of a hold. Huge break for Georgia Tech.

1:47- Ace Eley with a huge sack on third down. Georgia Tech finally gets a third down stop.

1:02- Nate McCollum with a great punt return into Western Carolina territory.

0:34- Sims had a nice throw to Peje' Harris, but it was dropped

0:00- Sims ran one more play before the quarter ended, but winds up losing a bunch. It will be third and long for Georgia Tech at the start of the second quarter.

Western Carolina outgained Georgia Tech in that quarter 178-176. That is not great.

2nd Quarter

14:50- Georgia Tech downs a punt at the Western Carolina two-yard line. Great job by David Shanahan, especially after last week.

14:36- Western Carolina is killing the Yellow Jackets with screens right now. Catamounts moving the ball again.

13:13- Georgia Tech is called for pass interference. Catamounts with a new set of downs

12:22- Derrik Allen with a massive interception off the tipped pass. Georgia Tech takes over on their own 40-yard line

11:44- Dontae Smith with a great jump cut on 3rd and one and Georgia Tech is driving. Smith is running the ball well tonight.

10:56- Georgia Tech with a little trickeration and Nate McCollum takes a reverse 40 yards to the end zone. Jeff Sims had a great block on the play. Georgia Tech has their first lead of the game 21-14.

Tech with 146 yards rushing in this game.

10:56- Western Carolina takes over at their own 25-yard line

10:48- Roughing the passer called on Georgia Tech. The second penalty of the night for the Yellow Jackets. Was called on Keion White.

7:54- Georgia Tech makes a great stop on third and short. Western Carolina looks to be going for it though.

7:00- Pass interference on Western Carolina pushes them back and forces a punt. Jackets catch a break.

5:57- Questionable non-call on Western Carolina. Looked like a pass interference

5:01- Sims has a nice scramble but comes up short. Tech forced to punt. Western Carolina takes over at their own 34-yard line.

3:13- Interception!! Myles Sims with a massive pick for the Yellow Jackets.

3:07- The targeting call is being reviewed right now. Tech has a huge chance to score here.

3:07- No targeting on the play. Tech still has a 1st and 10

1:56- Donate Smith with his third touchdown of the game. Tech extends the lead to 28-14

1:25- Multiple flags on the play. Holding on Western Carolina, setting them back to the 28-yard line.

0:21- Illegal forward pass on Western Carolina. Catamounts racking up the penalties

0:03- Likely hail mary coming right here for Western Carolina

That is the end of the first half. Georgia Tech leads 28-14. Western Carolina put up 266 yards in the first half on the Yellow Jackets, averaging 14 yards per completion. The offense settled in after a shaky start and Dontae Smith is having a strong game.

Some first-half stats: Georgia Tech had 167 rushing yards in the first half, while Jeff Sims was 7-14 passing for 100 yards. Western Carolina possessed the ball for 16:35, compared to 11:29 for the Yellow Jackets

Third Quarter

15:00- About to get restarted here in Atlanta for the second half. Tech leads 28-14.

15:00- Touchback. Western Carolina starts at their own 25-yard line

12:41- Carlos Davis with a huge scramble on third down. Catamounts in Tech territory now

Charlie Thomas is in for the Yellow Jackets after not being able to play in the first half.

11:12- A bad snap gives Georgia Tech the ball on the Western Carolina 46-yard line. Ace Eley recovers.

11:01- On the very next play, Sims makes a terrible throw and mistake to give the ball back.

Sims is not having a good night. Missing receivers high on throws and forcing the ball. Just gave the ball back to Western Carolina after a big fumble recovery.

Davis is having a ton of success on scrambles here in the second half. Georgia Tech has to do a better job of containing him.

7:17- Georgia Tech gets the ball back after a big sack by Keion White. Yellow Jackets need to chew some clock here.

4:43- Hassan Hall with a huge gain and the Yellow Jackets are 1st and goal

4:05- The running game is really taking over this drive. Second and goal now for Georgia Tech. Western Carolina with an injured player down right now.

3:55- McDuffie carries it into the end zone for his first touchdown as a Yellow Jacket. 35-14 lead for the Yellow Jackets. Tech is starting to pull away

2:24- Davis just went down, but he is now walking to the sideline. Hope he is ok and cleared to come back in.

End of the third quarter. Yellow Jackets lead 35-14. One quarter away from getting a victory and snapping the seven-game losing streak.

4th Quarter

12:50- Bad snap by Western Carolina causes them to lose 10 yards. 2nd and 20 for Western Carolina on the Georgia Tech 26-yard line

Western Carolina is putting together a drive here with their backup QB in.

11:21- Western Carolina gets a field goal and it is 35-17 Georgia Tech.

9:58- Tech goes three and out and Western Carolina gets the ball back on their own 30-yard line.

9:10- Charlie Thomas with an interception! Tech is now at the Western Carolina 12-yard line.

7:34- Jude Kelley's field goal attempt is no good. Still 35-17.

Tech looking to wind the clock down now.

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