Georgia Tech beats Miami 28-23, first win over a top-five team since 2009

Georgia Tech wide receiver Malik Rutherford, left, reaches over the goal line while being tackled by Miami defensive lineman Ahmad Moten Sr. (99) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami finally ran out of second-half comebacks as Haynes King led Georgia Tech to a 28-23 win over the previously unbeaten Hurricanes on Saturday, giving the Yellow Jackets their first win over a top-five team in 15 years.

Fans rushed the field, toppling both goalposts, after the game.

King ran for 93 yards with a touchdown and threw for a score. The Yellow Jackets overcame 347 passing yards and three touchdown passes by Ward, the Heisman Trophy contender.