In a thrilling matchup, the unranked Syracuse Orange narrowly defeated No. 23 Georgia Tech 31-28, marking the Yellow Jackets' first loss of the season and dropping them to 2-1 overall. Georgia Tech's quarterback Haynes King had an impressive performance, throwing for 266 yards and rushing for two touchdowns, but it wasn't enough to outshine Syracuse's Kyle McCord, who threw for 381 yards and four touchdowns. The game saw Syracuse take an early lead, going up 21-7 in the second quarter, and although Georgia Tech attempted a comeback in the fourth quarter, they fell short. Syracuse's LeQuint Allen contributed significantly with 83 rushing yards, supporting McCord's standout performance. This loss ends Georgia Tech's strong start to the season after previously defeating Florida State and Boston College. The Yellow Jackets will look to rebound in their next game against VMI.