2005 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football
Emerald Bowl, L 10–38 vs. Utah
ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference
DivisionCoastal
Record7–5 (5–3 ACC)
Head coach
Offensive coordinatorPatrick Nix
Offensive schemeMixed Shotgun & Ace
Defensive coordinatorJon Tenuta
Base defenseZone Blitz
Home stadiumBobby Dodd Stadium
(Capacity: 55,000)
Seasons
← 2004
2006 →
2005 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
Conf Overall
Team   W   L     W   L  
Atlantic Division
No. 23 Florida State xy$   5 – 3     8 – 5  
No. 18 Boston College x   5 – 3     9 – 3  
No. 21 Clemson   4 – 4     8 – 4  
Wake Forest   3 – 5     4 – 7  
NC State   3 – 5     7 – 5  
Maryland   3 – 5     5 – 6  
Coastal Division
No. 7 Virginia Tech x   7 – 1     11 – 2  
No. 17 Miami (FL)   6 – 2     9 – 3  
Georgia Tech   5 – 3     7 – 5  
North Carolina   4 – 4     5 – 6  
Virginia   3 – 5     7 – 5  
Duke   0 – 8     1 – 10  
Championship: Florida State 27, Virginia Tech 22
  • $ – BCS representative as conference champion
  • x – Division champion/co-champions
  • y – Championship game participant
Rankings from AP Poll

The 2005 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team represented the Georgia Institute of Technology in the 2005 NCAA Division I-A football season. The team's head coach was Chan Gailey. It played its home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentRankSiteTVResultAttendance
September 38:45 pmat No. 16 Auburn*
ESPNW 23–1487,451[1][2][3][4][5]
September 103:30 pmNorth CarolinaNo. 17
ABCW 27–2146,459[6][7][8][9]
September 176:45 pmConnecticut*No. 16
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta, Georgia
ESPNUW 28–1348,770[10][11][12][13]
September 243:30 pmat No. 4 Virginia TechNo. 15
ABCL 7–5165,115[14][15][16][17][18]
October 67:30 pmNC StateNo. 24
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta
ESPNL 14–1751,432[19][20][21]
October 153:30 pmat Duke
ESPNUW 35–1017,451[22][23]
October 293:30 pmClemsondagger
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta
ESPNW 10–955,000[24][25][26]
November 51:30 pmWake Forest
  • Bobby Dodd Stadium
  • Atlanta
W 30–1751,571[27][28][29]
November 123:30 pmat VirginiaNo. 24
ABCL 17–2760,061[30][31][32][33]
November 197:45 pmat No. 3 Miami (FL)
ESPNW 14–1053,764[34][35][36]
November 268:00 pmNo. 13 Georgia*No. 20
ABCL 7–1456,412[37][38][39]
December 294:30 pmat Utah*No. 24
ESPNL 10–3825,742[40][41][42]
  • *Non-conference game
  • daggerHomecoming
  • Rankings from AP Poll released prior to the game
  • All times are in Eastern time

Coaching staff

References

  1. ^ Clarke, Michael (August 26, 2005). "2005 Georgia Tech Football Preview". The Technique. Archived from the original on May 5, 2006. Retrieved April 13, 2007.
  2. ^ "Rebuilding Auburn puts win streak on line against Georgia Tech". ESPN. September 3, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  3. ^ Bretherton, William (September 9, 2005). "Jackets Break Auburn Winning Streak". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  4. ^ "Yellow Jackets Down Auburn". RamblinWreck.com. Georgia Tech Athletic Association. September 4, 2005. Retrieved April 13, 2007.
  5. ^ "Pick Four: Interceptions key to Georgia Tech win". ESPN. September 3, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  6. ^ Ashraf, Jamal (September 9, 2005). "North Carolina (0-0) vs. Georgia Tech (1-0)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  7. ^ "After strong debut, Georgia Tech opens ACC slate". ESPN. September 10, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  8. ^ Paine, Neil (September 16, 2005). "Jackets Muscle Past Heels for Win". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  9. ^ "QB throws for career-high 320 yards". ESPN. September 10, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  10. ^ Clarke, Michael (September 16, 2005). "Connecticut (2-0) vs. Georgia Tech (2-0)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  11. ^ "Georgia Tech looks to remain sharp vs. Connecticut". ESPN. September 17, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  12. ^ Patel, Vishal (September 23, 2005). "Bennett Leads Jackets to Win". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  13. ^ "Redshirt frosh QB, backup TB lead Yellow Jackets". ESPN. September 17, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  14. ^ Bretherton, William (September 23, 2005). "Virginia Tech (3-0) vs. Georgia Tech (3-0)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  15. ^ Odneal, Patrick (September 23, 2005). "Battle at Blacksburg". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  16. ^ "Ball questionable for Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech". ESPN. September 24, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  17. ^ Clarke, Michael (September 30, 2005). "Football Suffers Tough Loss to Hokies, Drops to 3-1". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  18. ^ "Jackets thwarted in attempt at four straight wins". ESPN. September 24, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  19. ^ Paine, Neil (September 30, 2005). "N.C. State (1-2) vs. Georgia Tech (3-1)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  20. ^ "Tech's won four straight, nine of last 10 against Pack". ESPN. October 6, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  21. ^ "Heath's interception in end zone seals NC State's upset win". ESPN. October 6, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  22. ^ Bretherton, William (October 14, 2005). "Duke (1-5) vs. Georgia Tech (3-2)". The Technique. Archived from the original on December 10, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  23. ^ "Georgia Tech ends two-game skid with win vs. Duke". ESPN. October 15, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  24. ^ Bretherton, William (October 28, 2005). "Clemson (4-3) vs. Georgia Tech (4-2)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  25. ^ Amaraneni, Akshay (November 4, 2005). "Taming the Tigers: Tech 10, Clemson 9". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  26. ^ "Daniels, Georgia Tech squeak past Clemson". ESPN. October 29, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  27. ^ Heerji, Asif (November 4, 2005). "Wake Forest (4-5) vs. Georgia Tech (5-2)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  28. ^ Amaraneni, Akshay (November 11, 2005). "Tech beats Wake, picks up sixth win". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  29. ^ "GEORGIA TECH 30, WAKE FOREST 17". ESPN. November 5, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  30. ^ Patel, Vishal (November 11, 2005). "No. 24 Georgia Tech (6-2) vs. Virginia (5-3)". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  31. ^ "Georgia Tech tries to continue stinginess vs. Virginia". ESPN. November 12, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  32. ^ Amaraneni, Akshay (November 18, 2005). "Jackets Drop Tough Game at Virginia". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  33. ^ "Cavs jump out to early lead, get win over No. 24 Georgia Tech". ESPN. November 12, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  34. ^ Bretherton, William (November 18, 2005). "Georgia Tech (6-3) vs. No. 3 Miami (8-1)". The Technique. Archived from the original on May 5, 2006. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  35. ^ "Miami eyes ACC title game, prepares to face Georgia Tech". ESPN. November 19, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  36. ^ "Georgia Tech gets seven sacks, shocks No. 3 Miami". ESPN. November 19, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  37. ^ "Georgia Tech looks for another upset Saturday vs. Georgia". ESPN. November 26, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  38. ^ Odneal, Patrick (December 2, 2005). "Tech Falls to Rival in Low-Scoring Game". The Technique. Archived from the original on April 17, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  39. ^ "Late score lifts No. 13 Dawgs past No. 20 Ga. Tech". ESPN. November 26, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  40. ^ "Utes prepared for different kind of bowl test". ESPN. December 29, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  41. ^ Bretherton, William (January 20, 2006). "Opinions: From the Sidelines: Bad Weather, Field Add to Woes for Football Bowl Game". The Technique. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2007.
  42. ^ "Ratliff, LaTendresse bewilder GaTech, set Utah marks". ESPN. December 29, 2005. Retrieved May 16, 2007.

External links

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football
Categories