Dec 27, 2024 – Diego Pavia threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as Vanderbilt defeated Georgia Tech 35-27 in the Birmingham Bowl at Protective Stadium.
The Commodores (7-6) took control early when Pavia connected with Cole Spence for a 7-yard touchdown in the first quarter. Though Georgia Tech (7-6) tied the game on Ryland Goede’s 2-yard catch, Vanderbilt pulled ahead for good before halftime.
The Yellow Jackets attempted a late comeback with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes from Haynes King to Jamal Haynes and Bailey Stockton, but couldn’t overcome the deficit.
Here’s how the quarterbacks performed:
| Player | C-A-I | Yards | TD | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pavia | 13-21-0 | 160 | 3 | 0 |
| King | 25-33-1 | 204 | 3 | 1 |
Georgia Tech’s offense relied heavily on running back Jamal Haynes, who had an impressive showing:
| Player | Carries | Yards | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haynes | 17 | 136 | 8.0 | 0 |
Vanderbilt’s victory marks their first bowl win since 2013.
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