Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Orwin Smith Safety Due to Miscommunication

Georgia Tech's Orwin Smith may have been at the center of the strangest play of the college football season on Saturday against Miami, when he was responsible for a safety on a kickoff without being tackled. It was one of many crazy plays in Georgia Tech's 42-36 overtime loss to the Hurricanes, and Smith was asked about the play after the game.

Smith said that miscommunication contributed to the play, as he wanted to take the kick out of the end zone but his teammate Jamal Golden was urging him to take a knee in the end zone. Smith put his hand on the ground to steady himself outside of the end zone, but then took a knee behind the goal line for a safety. According to the rules:

The NCAA rulebook states that a play becomes a touchback when "a kick becomes dead by rule behind the defending team’s goal line and the attacking team is responsible for the ball being there."

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Yellow Jackets Suffer Injuries On All 3 Units

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets suffered another tough loss on Saturday and also sustained several injuries on both sides of the ball. The injuries even extended to special teams, when punter Sean Poole was forced to make a tackle and appeared to injure his arm. Paul Johnson had to use freshman Ryan Rodwell for the rest of the game, burning his redshirt.

The Yellow Jackets have had to shuffle the offensive line early this season, and they had to re-arrange on the fly again on Saturday against Miami. Offensive lineman Will Jackson injured his leg and did not return, forcing Tyler Kidney into action at tackle. Jackson had started the season at guard but was playing his second straight game on the outside at tackle.

On the defensive side of the ball, cornerback Louis Young injured his right arm and did not return after leaving the game in the second half. Young was already playing with a padding over his thumb, which he fractured during fall camp.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech 2012: Yellow Jackets Defense Fails To Put Miami Away

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fell to 2-2 in excruciating fashion on Saturday, as the Miami Hurricanes reeled off 23 unanswered points to come from behind for the overtime win. It was an ugly loss in the Coastal Division that put the Jackets at 1-2 in the ACC. Paul Johnson's squad has suffered two such heartbreaking divisional defeats in this first month of the season.

The game came to a quick end in overtime when Miami's Mike James reeled off a 25-yard touchdown run to end it. The Hurricanes' possession came after Paul Johnson went for it on fourth-and-one and failed to convert. But SB Nation's Georgia Tech blog, From The Rumble Seat, supported their coach's decision to not settle for the overtime field goal:

Sure, in hindsight it's easy to say that he should have kicked the field goal. But I won't blame him for a second for electing to go for it. First off, his philosophy of "we don't deserve to win if we can't get 3 feet" is one that I love. He's absolutely right. Any team who can't get a single yard has no business winning a game against an equally-matched opponent. But at the same time, electing to kick a field goal would have been a much worse decision. Doing so would show confidence in the defense to keep Miami from getting 25 yards and extend the game into a second overtime. Why on Earth would he have that confidence in a defense that had just allowed Miami to gain 91 yards without forcing so much as a third down?

In the end, the defense quickly relented and James cruised in for a TD that would have made the field goal insignificant. The more troubling trend, as From The Rumble Seat points out, is the Yellow Jackets' inability to put teams away when they have them on the ropes. The game should have never been within range of an overtime.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Final Score: Hurricanes Win 42-36 in Overtime

It took overtime, but the Miami Hurricanes defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets, 42-36, after a late rally in Atlanta's Bobby Dodd Stadium. Led by senior tailback Mike James, Miami now improves to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in the ACC.

The game was a back-and-forth affair, with the Hurricanes and Yellow Jackets trading leads up until the game's conclusion. After Miami established an early 19-0 lead, Georgia Tech would score 36 unanswered points, primarily on the efforts of Yellow Jackets quarterback Tevin Washington. Washington rushed for 47 yards and three touchdowns, two of which came in the second quarter.

The fourth quarter, though, was all Miami, as the Hurricanes rallied late to tie the game, scoring a touchdown on a 10-yard Mike James touchdown reception with 27 seconds left. That sent the game to overtime.

Georgia Tech received the ball first in overtime, but was stopped cold while going for it on 4th-and-1 from the 2-yard line. That gave possession to Miami who, on a 25-yard Mike James touchdown run, won the contest.

Box Score Hero: Who else but Mike James? James rushed for 89 yards and three scores and had three receptions for 24 yards and a score. James scored both the tying touchdown and the winning touchdown for Miami.

Rankings Ramifications: With this victory, it is conceivable that Miami could slip into the top 25, but not guaranteed.

But Did They Cover? Georgia Tech was a two-touchdown favorite heading into this contest, so that spread was most certainly not covered.

For More On This Game: For coverage of the Miami Hurricanes, visit The Seventh Floor and SB Nation Tampa Bay. For Yellow Jackets coverage, visit From the Rumble Seat and SB Nation Atlanta.

Next Week's Schedule: Miami's next opponent is North Carolina State in Coral Gables. The time of kickoff for that game is to be announced. Georgia Tech plays Middle Tennessee next week at 7:00 p.m. in Atlanta.

This story originally appeared on SBNation.com.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Score: Yellow Jackets Extend Unanswered Scoring Streak to 36, Lead 36-22

The Yellow Jackets offense is officially on fire as they scored two more unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter to give Georgia Tech a 36-22 lead at home over the Miami Hurricanes.

It took the Yellow Jackets just four plays to find pay dirt on the opening drive of the quarter when RB Tony Zenon carried the ball 35 yards for his first touchdown of the day.

Quarterback Tevin Washington would then get his third rushing touchdown from 2 yards out after he hooked up with WR Jeff Greene for a 58-yard connection on the Yellow Jackets very next drive.

Miami finally retaliated against Georgia Tech's scoring frenzy when they took the ball 74 yards on 17 plays for a Jake Wieclaw 23-yard field goal. Miami was driving again to close out the third and currently have the ball at Georgia Tech's 40 early in the fourth.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Score: Yellow Jackets Go On Scoring Spree, Lead 22-19 At Half

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets scored 22 unanswered points to close out the second quarter and take a 22-19 lead over the Miami Hurricanes through the first 30 minutes of game action. Georgia Tech quarterback Tevin Washington led the charge with 114 total yards and two rushing touchdowns. Miami wide receiver Phillip Dorsett is having a spectacular game himself with six receptions for 153 yards and one touchdown but he did have a costly fumble early in the second.

With the pace the Hurricanes were scoring in the first quarter, though, it seemed like they might just run away with this one. To start it off, QB Stephen Morris found Dorsett for a 65-yard touchdown strike on only the third play of the game.

Miami kicker Jake Wieclaw tacked on a 38-yard before Georgia Tech's kick returner, Orwin Smith, handed the Hurricanes a safety by kneeling in the end zone with his hand touching near the 1-yard line. Senior RB Mike James added a 1-yard touchdown rush on Miami's following drive to put the score at 19-0 at the end of the first.

In the second quarter, the Yellow Jackets came alive. Georgia Tech got things started on the very next drive, after a 57-yard Washington-to-Tony Zenon connection set up an 8-yard touchdown scamper for Smith. Linebacker Brandon Watts forced a fumble on the first play of the following drive for Miami and the Yellow Jackets would take advantage with a lightning-quick drive that was capped off by a 2-yard touchdown rush from Washington.

Georgia Tech's defense carried that momentum on their following drive, bottling up the explosive Duke Johnson to get their offense the ball back. And for the third consecutive drive, the Yellow Jackets found pay dirt as Washington broke the plane with a rush from 10 yards out. Georgia Tech would then proceed to get the 2-point conversion through the air to extend their lead to 22-19.

Georgia Tech had a chance to extend that cushion even further when defensive back Jemea Thomas jumped in front of a Morris pass for an interception on the very next drive. Instead, they seemed content to run out the clock and hold on to their 3-point lead heading into the locker room.

The Yellow Jackets will look to build on their scoring streak when they receive the ball to start the third quarter.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Score: Yellow Jackets Trail Hurricanes, 19-0

At the end of the first quarter, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets trail the Miami Hurricanes, 19-0.

Miami opened the scoring less than a minute into the game when Stephen Morris connected with Phillip Dorsett on a 65-yard touchdown pass. Georgia Tech took the ball to midfield on the next drive, before ultimately turning the ball over on downs.

At that point, things began to slow down, with the teams exchanging punts before Jake Wieclaw hit a 38-yard field goal. On the ensuing kickoff, however, Orwin Smith put his hand on the ground while kneeling in the end zone, which was ruled a safety. That may sound weird, so here's a gif of the play from @bubbaprog. On the next drive, Miami took the ball right down the field, and Mike James scored on a 1-yard run as the quarter expired to make it 19-0.

Georgia Tech has yet to attempt a pass, and has 39 yards rushing as a team. B.J. Bostic is leading the way for the Yellow Jackets with 15 yards on two carries. Morris is off to a nice start, going 9-13 for 149 yards and a touchdown. Duke Johnson has yet to really get going, and has 8 yards on only two carries.

For more on the Yellow Jackets, head over to From The Rumble Seat. For the Miami perspective, check out The Seventh Floor.

Jeremy Moore Seeks Return To The Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wideout Jeremy Moore is looking to return to the team after leaving earlier in the week for "personal reasons." Moore had been the starter after only playing three games during his first three years in the program.

According to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Moore will likely be permitted to rejoin the team but will not dress when the Yellow Jackets take on the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.

The redshirt junior has only logged catches in one of the team's three game this season. He caught three passes for 64 yards in the Yellow Jackets 59-3 win over Presbyterian in Week 2. The 6'3", 180-pound Moore had been a part of head coach Paul Johnson's three-man rotation at the position along with Jeff Green and Darren Waller.

For now, Anthony Autry, a true freshman, and Corey Dennis, a converted defensive back, will most likely fill the void until Moore is allowed back on the field.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech 2012: TV Schedule, Game Time, Spread And More

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets play the Miami Hurricanes on Saturday. The Yellow Jackets will play at home and the game will be streamed live on ESPN3.com.

Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Yellow Jackets Defense Getting Attention

Georgia Tech's defense doesn't get a lot of attention, with the triple-option on the other side of the ball getting most of the publicity. But the Miami Hurricanes have taken notice of what the Jackets bring to the table on "D," according to macon.com.

Miami will face Georgia Tech's 3-4 defense Saturday at 3 p.m. ET in Atlanta. Miami's coaches are taking notice of the Jackets' linebackers:

"... It's a big, strong, physical group that gives you multiple fronts," Miami coach Al Golden said. "They have a very aggressive linebacker corps with playmakers. And I think the biggest change is how aggressive they are on the back end and how they're challenging receivers."

Georgia Tech's defense is No. 22 in the country and hasn't allowed a touchdown on the ground all year.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: David Sims Expected To Play

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets B-Back David Sims is expected to play in Saturday's game against the Miami Hurricanes. Sims was injured in the season-opening game against the Virginia Tech Hokies, where he ran for 42 yards on 17 carries. Zach Laskey is listed ahead of Sims currently on the depth chart.

Yellow Jackets players that are listed out for the game against Miami include offensive lineman Morgan Bailey, safety Fred Holton and B-back Charles Perkins.

The wide receiver situation is also a bit in flux with the departure of Jeremy Moore. Darren Waller and Jeff Greene are listed on the depth chart as starters with Anthony Autry and Corey Dennis as backups.

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Georgia Tech Football Recruiting 2013: Big Weekend On Tap For Yellow Jackets

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will host a collection of 2013 recruits for Saturday's game against the Miami Hurricanes. Who are the players that will show up?

Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Quayshawn Nealy, Jabari Hunt-Days Seize Opportunity

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebackers Quayshawn Nealy and Jabari Hunt-Days have made the most of their opportunities. After Julian Burnett suffered a career-ending neck injury at the Sun Bowl and Daniel Drummond was suspended, the inside linebacker duo has been a big part in holding opposing offenses to 3.6 yards per rush and 4.4 yards per play.

Both Nealy and Hunt-Days have been doing so many things together, according to Doug Roberson of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Nealy has been outspoken on how the two of them have taken on the challenges of starting this season:

"Me and Jabari take it on like a brotherhood. We've been taking the initiative. We've spent extra time establishing what Groh's trying to do. That's how we are building on it."

The linebackers will have a challenge on Saturday as they face Miami Hurricanes freshman Duke Johnson who has scored six touchdowns and is averaging 9.4 yards per carry.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Zach Laskey Showing He's Worth More Than Two Stars

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets wide receiver Zach Laskey was a player that wide receivers coach Buzz Preston was hoping would stay a secret while he was recruiting him. The Yellow Jackets signed him to a scholarship in December 2010.

Preston told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

That's what you're praying for. You're hoping that nobody gives him a little more love or offer that he might really want to jump at and cost you

In Saturday's win over the Virginia Cavaliers, Laskey scored on a 70-yard touchdown pass on the first play from scrimmage and added 43 rushing yards in the first half, as the Yellow Jackets rolled, 56-20.

Laskey was a two-star recruit coming out of high school according to Rivals recruiting service. The only other FBS teams that had given Laskey scholarship offers were the Navy Midshipmen and the Air Force Eagles.

I was a two star. I kind of felt that I was a little bit better than that. So I kind of play with a chip on my shoulder and kind of want to show everybody that I can play

After getting his opportunity thanks to injuries to David Sims and Charles Perkins in the preseason, Laskey has averaged 62.3 yards per game and 6.7 yards per touch.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Louis Young, Daniel Drummond Expected To Play For Yellow Jackets

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets cornerback Louis Young should be available to play in Saturday's game against the Miami Hurricanes. The cornerback has been recovering from a fractured right thumb he suffered in the preseason, but has had no discomfort in the two games he's played so far this season with a heavily wrapped thumb.

Inside linebacker Daniel Drummond should play in Saturday's game after missing last week's game with a high ankle sprain. Though Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson isn't sure how much playing time he will receive.

Safety Fred Holton will be out on Saturday with a foot injury. Although he was a projected starter in the preseason, he has missed all the games this season. The status of offensive lineman Morgan Bailey is unclear as well. He suffered and injury on Tuesday and missed practice yesterday.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Odds: Yellow Jackets Are Big Favorites

After opening as a 13-point favorite, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are now favored by as much as 15.5 points over the Miami Hurricanes in Saturday's ACC clash, according to OddsShark.com.

Both Georgia Tech (2-1, 1-1 ACC) and Miami (2-1, 1-1 ACC) are coming off Week 3 wins. The Yellow Jackets dismantled Virginia, 56-20, while the Hurricanes topped Bethune-Cookman, 38-10. Despite their identical records, though, Georgia Tech's one loss was much closer than Miami's. Georgia Tech lost in an overtime thriller, 20-17, to Virginia Tech in Week 1, while Miami was blown out against Kansas State, 52-13, in Week 2.

Kickoff for Georgia Tech's game against Miami is set for Saturday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. ET.

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Georgia Tech Football 2012: Jeremy Moore Leaves Team

Starting wide receiver Jeremy Moore has left the Georgia Tech football team due to personal reasons but will remain enrolled in classes, coach Paul Johnson said Wednesday according to a report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

"He had some personal reasons, said that he's struggled with it before," Johnson told the AJC. "It's not the first time he's thought about it. I just wished him well."

After playing just three games throughout his first three years in the program, Moore had established himself on the depth chart this season and started the Yellow Jackets' first three outings. The 6'3", 180-pound wideout caught three passes for 64 yards in Georgia Tech's second game of the season, a 59-3 win over Presbyterian. However, he did not record a catch in either of the team's other two games.

Moore was part of a three-man rotation at wide receiver with Jeff Greene (107 yards, one touchdown) and Darren Waller, who has yet to record a catch. His departure paves the way for Anthony Autry, Chris Jackson or Corey Dennis to move up the depth chart, according to the AJC.

Georgia Tech (2-1) hosts Miami (2-1) Saturday, Sept. 22 at 3 p.m. ET.

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College Football Schedule 2012: Georgia Host Vanderbilt, Georgia Tech Takes On Miami

Here is a look at the notable games across the Atlanta area, including the top ACC and SEC games.

Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Charles Perkins Out Indefinitely With 'Upper Body' Injury

Georgia Tech B-Back Charles Perkins is out indefinitely after suffering what Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson is calling an "upper body" injury, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

The position has been snake bit with injuries so far this year. The starting B-back, Zach Laskey, is battling an injured shoulder and missed the second half of Georgia Tech's win over Virginia last week. Last year's starter at the position, David Sims, played some in the opening season loss at Virginia Tech but is still recovering from a stress fracture to the shin.

The AJC reports that when asked if Perkins' "upper body" injury was season-ending, Johnson simply replied, "We'll see."

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Paul Johnson Making Sure Team Isn't Cocky

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets may be coming off a 56-20 victory over Virginia, but their head coach Paul Johnson doesn't think the team should be too impressed with itself, according to The Telegraph.

"I don’t know why they wouldn’t be grounded," Johnson said. "We haven’t done anything. We’re 1-1 in the league. There is nothing to not be grounded about. They can look at the tape and see that we can play better than we played Saturday."

One of the reasons that Johnson feels that his team won't come into Saturday's game overconfident is that the Yellow Jackets lost to Miami last year, 24-7.

Quarterback Tevin Washington, in particular, had a forgettable game against the Hurricanes, throwing for just 63 yards and rushing the ball 20 times for 36 yards.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Duke Johnson Takes Advantage Of Limited Carries

Miami Hurricanes running back Duke Johnson is one of the most explosive athletes in the country, averaging 14.5 yards every single time he touches the ball. But he's been used sparingly this season as the Miami coaching staff tries not to overuse the freshman.

In an interview with Manny Navarro of The Miami Herald, Miami offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch said he knows he has two excellent players behind Johnson in Mike James and Eduardo Clements that deserve their share of the carries as well:

It would be really tempting (to overuse Johnson) if I didn't feel great about the other guys. We've got two great backs behind him. Mike (James) is playing at a very high level.

And while Johnson has been excellent in his limited carries, Fisch doesn't want Johnson to be fatigued as the game wears on:

We just can't leave him in constantly because all of a sudden those reps aren't as good. When we watched the film, not everything was touchdowns and 30-yard gains. So we have to make sure we keep track if he's getting fatigued or if he's taking a down off. We don't ever take downs off.

Johnson himself just wants to help the team in any way possible, even if it means being a part-time player:

If it's in my role this week to make a big play and help the team out, that's what I'll do. I'm just basically here to do my role.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Odds: Yellow Jackets Set As Two-Touchdown Favorites

Georgia Tech is expected to beat the Miami Hurricanes by at least two touchdowns, according to the odds. Both teams enter Saturday's match with 2-1 records on the season, but one of these ACC opponents is going to take its second loss of the season.

Sixty-three percent of the vote on OddsShark.com as of early Tuesday has the Yellow Jackets covering the spread, so this could be a popular bet to take.

Georgia Tech's wins so far this season have come against Presbyterian and Virginia, after narrowly losing the season opener against Virginia Tech. Miami has wins over Boston College and Bethune-Cookman, but was blown out by the Kansas State Wildcats on Sept. 8.

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Will Jackson Named ACC Offensive Lineman Of The Week

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive lineman Will Jackson has been named the ACC offensive lineman of the week, two days after the Yellow Jackets manhandled the Virginia Cavaliers, 56-20.

In his first-ever start at offensive tackle, Jackson helped Tech accumulate 594 total yards with eight plays of 20 yards or more. Jackson, a junior, had played guard for his entire Tech career before being switched to right tackle for Saturday's game. Jackson was the only Tech player chosen as a player of the week and the first Yellow Jacket to earn ACC player-of-the-week recognition.

Not too shabby for a Jackson's first-ever start at right tackle.

Jackson stands at 6'3, 290-pounds, and is from Knoxville, Tenn. The redshirt junior was named to the 2012 Second Team Preseason All-ACC team prior to this season. Jackson was also named to the 2010 ACC All-Academic team.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech: Denzel Perryman Reportedly Out Against Yellow Jackets

The Miami Herald is reporting that Miami Hurricanes starting middle linebacker Denzel Perryman will miss this Saturday's game against Georgia Tech. The university hasn't made any official comment other than a mention from head coach Al Golden that Perryman didn't practice on Monday, but the Herald's sources are indicating it's an ankle injury:

Perryman has a deeply bruised high ankle sprain -- according to someone close to him -- that will keep him out at least a week if not longer. He has a protective boot on his ankle and will be reevaluated later this week when the swelling goes down.

Perryman's injury would be a huge blow to a UM defense that's struggled to contain Tech's triple option offense. Over the last two meetings, the Yellow Jackets have scored over 50 points against Miami. SB Nation Miami blog The Seventh Floor has more on the Perryman injury and the potential impact:

The loss of Perryman, as we discussed yesterday, could be crippling. Jimmy Gaines will likely start at middle linebacker next week, according to Navarro. To his left will be Eddie Johnson. The other starting linebacker will be Gionni Paul, Thurston Ambrister or Tyrone Cornelius, though all three will play either way. My guess on the starter would be Ambrister, for whatever that's worth.

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Miami Vs. Georgia Tech Preview: Yellow Jackets Look To Avenge Last Season's Loss

Georgia Tech brings the nation's third best rushing attack into Saturday's game.