Haynes King Leads Georgia Tech Past Cam Ward, No. 4 Miami 28–23 for Hurricanes’ 1st Loss

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

ATLANTA—Georgia Tech coaches believed the best way to beat Cam Ward and No. 4 Miami was to keep the ball away from the quarterback.

Despite losing their top two running backs and having their starting quarterback operate primarily as a runner, the Yellow Jackets’ game plan was successful.