The 2024 college football season has witnessed its first shocker.

In an exciting turn of events, Georgia Tech managed to pull off a surprising win against Florida State, ending the game with a score of 24-21 at Aviva Stadium in Dublin as part of the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Aidan Birr kicked a 44-yard field goal as the clock ticked down to secure the victory for the Yellow Jackets.

This game marked the third consecutive year and the ninth occasion overall that a college football game took place in Ireland. Georgia Tech’s quarterback, Haynes King, successfully completed 11 of 16 passes for 146 yards and added 15 rushing attempts for 46 yards. Jamal Haynes contributed significantly with 75 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Earlier in the match, Birr had a miss on a 51-yard field goal attempt.

Making his debut for FSU, DJ Uiagalelei connected on 19 out of 27 passes for a total of 193 yards. His most impressive moment came during FSU’s final drive when he successfully executed two fourth-down conversions, allowing the Seminoles to tie the game at 21 with 6:33 remaining. Unfortunately, the offense did not receive another chance to score.

Prior to this match, Florida State enjoyed a 19-game winning streak until losing to Georgia in the Orange Bowl last year after being overlooked for the College Football Playoff in favor of two one-loss teams, Texas and Alabama. This loss puts FSU on back-to-back losses for the first time since 2022, when they dropped three in a row to Wake Forest, NC State, and Clemson.

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Brent Key is leading Georgia Tech into Year 2, with Haynes King as quarterback. The Yellow Jackets are building on a 7-6 season last year, marking their first winning season since 2018, the last under former coach Paul Johnson.

Live Score Updates: Florida State vs Georgia Tech

This section will be updated once the game commences.

Final Score: Georgia Tech 24, Florida State 21

3:09 p.m: Aidan Birr successfully kicks a 44-yard field goal, sealing the upset win for Georgia Tech against the No. 10 Florida State.

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3:08 p.m.: Eric Singleton Jr. catches a pass for 12 yards, advancing to the FSU 26. The Yellow Jackets then call a timeout with just five seconds on the clock.

3:06 p.m.: Georgia Tech faces a snapping issue, resulting in an 11-yard loss, bringing them back to the FSU 39-yard line. FSU uses its last timeout with 55 seconds remaining.

3:02 p.m.: Chad Alexander runs for three yards up the middle, and FSU calls its second timeout with 1:02 left in the game.

2:58 p.m.: Florida State calls its first timeout with 1:11 remaining. Georgia Tech is at the FSU 31, in field goal range, and a first down could allow them to run down the clock for a winning kick.

2:52 p.m.: At the two-minute warning, Georgia Tech enters FSU territory, ready to take the lead. They will have a second-and-7 after a timeout, situated at the Seminoles’ 39-yard line.

2:45 p.m.: Roydell Williams scores on a two-yard touchdown run, completing a 15-play drive to tie the game at 21. DJ Uiagalelei nails two critical fourth-down conversions on this drive—one to Ja’Khi Douglas and the other to Malik Benson. The game is now even with 6:33 remaining.

2:30 p.m.: Jamal Haynes regains the lead for Georgia Tech with a three-yard touchdown run, capping an 11-play drive that spanned 89 yards and nearly seven minutes off the game clock.

Third Quarter: Georgia Tech 14, Florida State 14

2:25 p.m.: Both teams remain tied at 14 after a scoreless third quarter. The fourth quarter begins with Georgia Tech deep in FSU territory. Haynes King is leading the drive with five completed passes and a 21-yard run on the penultimate play.

2:15 p.m.: A sack by Georgia Tech’s Kevin Harris halts another Florida State drive, forcing them to punt for the second consecutive drive. The Seminoles haven’t scored a touchdown since their initial drive.

2:07 p.m.: Florida State makes their first punt of the day from the Georgia Tech 44 after failing to convert on a third-and-seven. Georgia Tech will take over at their own 20 after a touchback. Earlier, Ja’Khi Douglas caught a crucial 15-yard pass on a third down to keep the drive alive, despite the play being initially ruled incomplete until replay confirmed he had kept his toe inbounds.

Georgia Tech then goes three-and-out on their drive. Florida State begins at their own 33.

1:54 p.m.: Aidan Birr’s 51-yard field goal attempt misses wide left, keeping the score tied at 14. Jamal Haynes had set up this opportunity with a significant run to begin the second half.

1:52 p.m.: The second half is in progress, starting with Georgia Tech on its own 25 following a touchback. Running back Jamal Haynes rushes for 36 yards on the first play of the half.

Halftime: Georgia Tech 14, Florida State 14

1:38 p.m.: Halftime individual statistics:

DJ Uiagalelei has completed 12 of 14 passes for 96 yards for the Seminoles, while Lawrance Toafili has amassed seven touches for 52 yards, including one touchdown. For the Yellow Jackets, Haynes King is 3-for-5 passing for 53 yards, with an additional 33 rushing yards and one touchdown.

1:33 p.m.: Halftime summary:

• Yards — FSU 174; Georgia Tech 154
• Passing yards — FSU 96; Georgia Tech 53
• Rushing yards — FSU 78; Georgia Tech 101
• First downs — FSU 13; Georgia Tech 9
• Time of possession — FSU 16:37; Georgia Tech 13:23
• Tackles for loss — FSU 1 (6); Georgia Tech 4 (9)
• Turnovers — FSU 0; Georgia Tech 0

1:30 p.m: Ryan Fitzgerald kicked a 59-yard field goal to conclude the first half, leveling the score at 14-14. Earlier in the quarter, he made a 52-yard field goal. He has been the standout player for the Seminoles so far. Georgia Tech has managed to hold its ground against the No. 10 ranked team in the nation.

1:08 p.m: Jamal Haynes finished a lengthy 14-play drive with a one-yard touchdown on third down, giving Georgia Tech its first lead of the game and the season. This drive consumed 7:53 of the clock. Florida State will receive the ball with 3:13 remaining in the first half.

12:54 p.m.: Ryan Fitzgerald successfully made a 52-yard field goal, increasing FSU’s lead to 11-7. A facemask penalty on a sack during a third-and-long play allowed the Seminoles to continue their drive, setting up the score.

First quarter: Florida State 8, Georgia Tech 7

12:44 p.m.: After the first quarter of the 2024 college football season, Florida State holds an 8-7 lead. Lawrance Toafili scored a 28-yard touchdown run for the Seminoles, while Zach Pyron answered with a one-yard touchdown.

12:41 p.m.: Jamal Haynes’ six-yard loss on first down hindered Georgia Tech’s potential drive. Haynes King managed six yards on third down, leading to Georgia Tech punting the ball for the first time. FSU will start their possession at the 25-yard line.

12:35 p.m.: Lawrance Toafili was stopped just short of the first down on fourth-and-four, handing possession over to Georgia Tech on their own 31-yard line. FSU moved the ball well but failed to convert another fourth down in Georgia Tech’s territory.

12:25 p.m.: Georgia Tech quickly answered with a touchdown from backup QB Zach Pyron. Malik Rutherford made a significant play with a 42-yard reception from Haynes King. The Jackets chose to kick for the extra point, which was successful.

12:14 p.m.: Lawrance Toafili opened the scoring of the college football season with a 28-yard touchdown run. FSU utilized a trick play, using a swinging gate formation, leading to a successful two-point conversion caught by tight end Brian Courtney, making it 8-0. FSU is known for its creative plays, and they showcased it early in the season opener.

12:07 p.m.: Florida State called tails and lost the coin toss. Georgia Tech chose to defer, allowing FSU to receive the kickoff first.

Pregame

12:03 p.m.: The “College GameDay” team unanimously picked Florida State to defeat Georgia Tech in the opener, except guest picker Sheamus, who chose the Yellow Jackets out of loyalty.

11:12 a.m.: With the FSU fight song playing, the Seminoles’ quarterbacks, led by DJ Uiagalelei, took to the field. Also in the mix are sophomore quarterbacks Brock Glenn and Luke Kromenhoek.

10:25 a.m.: DJ Uiagalelei is prepared for his debut as Florida State’s quarterback. The former Oregon State and Clemson player warmed up with deep throws, taking over the starting role from Jordan Travis, who played for the last two seasons. Haynes King continues as the quarterback for the Yellow Jackets for the second consecutive season.

9:50 a.m.: Take a look at the uniforms both teams are wearing for today’s college football season opener in Dublin.

9:25 a.m.: Florida State wide receiver Hykeem Williams has been ruled out due to an undisclosed injury. Williams, as a freshman, had five catches for 80 yards.

9:19 a.m.: Pat McAfee energized the FSU fans by leading the “War Chant” during College Football Gameday, and he highlighted the Seminoles’ recent snub. It’s officially time for football.

FSU vs Georgia Tech game details

• Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
• Time: Noon ET
• Location: Aviva Stadium (Dublin)

TV information for Florida State vs Georgia Tech

• TV Channel: ESPN
• Streaming: ESPN app | ESPN+ | Fubo (free trial available)

This Atlantic Coast Conference matchup between Florida State and Georgia Tech is set to air live on ESPN. Joe Tessitore and Jesse Palmer will provide commentary from the booth at Aviva Stadium, with Katie George offering sideline reports.

Streaming options include the ESPN app (with a cable subscription), Fubo (which offers a free trial), and ESPN+.

History of FSU vs. Georgia Tech

• Series record: Florida State leads, 15-11-1
• Florida State’s last victory: Oct. 29, 2022 (41-16)
• Georgia Tech’s last victory: Sept. 12, 2020 (16-13)

Predictions for Florida State vs. Georgia Tech

Liam Rooney, Tallahassee Democrat: Florida State 27, Georgia Tech 17

“Uiagalelei achieves his first victory as FSU’s quarterback, guiding the Seminoles to a solid performance and returning home from Ireland with a 10-point win over Georgia Tech.”

Bill Bender, The Sporting News: Florida State 31, Georgia Tech 27

“King will make things competitive, but a last-minute turnover will stop Georgia Tech from mounting a real comeback in the fourth quarter. The Yellow Jackets had a solid performance against the spread last year as an underdog, and we’ll rely on that trend against a tough challenge. Just hope the Seminoles don’t score late to ruin the spread.”

CBS Sports staff: Support for Georgia Tech

“One of Casale’s top picks for Week 0 college football: He’s backing Georgia Tech (+11.5) against FSU, considering the Seminoles are coming off