Live updates, scores, stats and highlights from today’s matchweek nine

The ACC has had plenty of highly-touted matchups this year, whether it’s games between conference newcomers, dark horse teams pushing for the title, or long-standing rivalries that have rich conference histories.

Georgia Tech vs. Virginia Tech, effectively known as the “TechMo Bowl” or “Battle of the Techs,” has had so much history in the ACC, specifically the ACC Coastal Division.

In the first ten iterations of the TechMo Bowl, seven of the rivalry game winners have been ranked, but since the 2012 game in Blacksburg, where the Hokies no. 16 won in overtime, none of the winners of this game were ranked.

That trend won’t change this year, as Virginia Tech received some AP Top 25 votes in the preseason, and Georgia Tech was ranked No. 10 after their win at Florida State.

This game could be historic for both teams, with Virginia Tech looking to stay in contention for the ACC title and Georgia Tech becoming bowl eligible with a win today at Lane Stadium.

Georgia Tech starting quarterback Haynes King is out and Zach Pyron will start in his place.

Offensive lineman Johnny Garrett will carry the Virginia Tech flag, defensive lineman Jason Abbey will carry the Virginia flag, and defensive lineman Aeneas Peebles will carry the USA flag.

Georgia Tech won the toss and elected to defer, the Hokies will receive first.

On the first play, Kyron Drones was stripped of the football, but the Hokies recovered, down nine to start the game.

Georgia Tech quickly forces a three-and-out.

Aidan Birr kicks a field goal and the Jackets take a 3-0 lead.

Virginia Tech forces a three-and-out to end the first quarter. The Jackets face fourth and long to start the second quarter.

Xavier Chaplin fell on rough ground.

Benji Gosnell wide open for touchdown! The Hokies take a 7-3 lead.

Another field goal for Aidan Birr, Jackets bring it within one, Hokies lead 7-6.

Bhayshul Tuten 41-yarder, Hokies advance to Georgia Tech’s 34-yard line.

Landing, drones! Virginia Tech extends its lead after Kyron Drones catches a touchdown pass, 14-6.

Georgia Tech star running back Jamal Haynes heads to the locker room with an apparent shoulder injury.

End of first half, Hokies lead 14-6.

Almost a big play for the Hokies, the Jackets punt returner appeared to clear a punt but didn’t touch the ball. Jackets football.

Virginia Tech’s field goal is blocked.

Keli Lawson with the interception!

Triple Crown Day for Kyron Drones! He ran the football in for his third touchdown of the day, big 21-6 lead.

The Hokies force another turnover on downs and the Hokies take a 21-6 lead.

An interception will seal it. Virginia Tech wins the TechMo Bowl at Lane Stadium.

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