Georgia Tech Fans Dump Goalposts in Pool After Clemson Victory

Georgia Tech fans celebrated a stunning 24-21 victory over No. 12 Clemson by rushing the field, tearing down the goalposts, and parading them across campus to the university president's mansion, where they dumped the goalposts into the pool. This postgame tradition repeated a similar celebration from last season after a win against No. 4 Miami, reinforcing it as a signature ritual for the Yellow Jackets. The victory snapped a nine-game losing streak to Clemson and was highlighted by Aidan Birr's 55-yard walk-off field goal, the longest in Georgia Tech history, securing their 11th win as an underdog—the most for any Division I FBS team in that span. Despite the jubilant celebrations, Georgia Tech was fined $50,000 by the ACC for violating the conference's updated event security policy. The festivities, widely filmed and shared, reflect the passionate fanbase and the significance of the win for the team and its supporters. Head Coach Brent Key acknowledged the tradition and the importance of the victory in remarks following the game.