Justice Haynes scores 3 TDs in 44-11 Georgia Tech win over Mercer
Georgia Tech (1-2) followed up home defeats to Colorado and Tennessee with an uneven performance for most of the first half, but pulled away thanks to Haynes and quarterback Alberto Mendoza.
Georgia Tech's Justice Haynes rushed for 141 yards and scored three touchdowns as the Yellow Jackets secured a 44-11 victory over Mercer in Atlanta. Haynes, a former Michigan transfer, eclipsed his previous rushing totals in just two games. Quarterback Alberto Mendoza threw for 249 yards, connecting with Javien Plummer and Debron Gatling on two scoring passes.
Georgia Tech's defense forced two turnovers, both converted into points by freshman linebacker C.J. Gamble's interception and freshman Taje McCoy's forced fumble. Despite subpar run defense that allowed Mercer 188 yards on the ground, Georgia Tech's third-quarter surge propelled them to a dominant win. The Yellow Jackets next face Abilene Christian in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
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