Georgia Tech capitalized on Kentucky mistakes early, then dominated the time of possession with the running game in the second half, thwarting a late UK comeback attempt for the 33-18 win over the Cats in the TaxSlayer Bowl.
The Yellow Jackets rushed for 266 yards on 51 carries, averaging 5.22 yards per carry, enabling Georgia Tech to dominate the time of possession once it had established a 20-3 lead at the half. The Cats dug their own hole early, as quarterback Stephen Johnson coughed up the ball on a sack, leading to a scoop-and-score for Tech to open the scoring in the first quarter.