NC State knocks Georgia Tech from ranks of unbeaten: What now for ACC’s Playoff hopefuls?

NC State delivered a significant upset in college football by defeating No. 8 Georgia Tech 48-36 at Carter-Finley Stadium, disrupting the ACC's chances for multiple College Football Playoff bids. The Yellow Jackets, previously unbeaten, saw their CFP odds decrease from 54% to 31% following the loss. Virginia now stands as the likely highest-ranked ACC team for the upcoming CFP rankings, holding a record of 8-1. NC State, without key players like Hollywood Smothers and Justin Joly, accumulated 579 yards of offense. Quarterback CJ Bailey threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns, despite an apparent injury. Running back Duke Scott contributed significantly with 196 rushing yards.

Georgia Tech, despite quarterback Haynes King’s 408 passing yards and two touchdowns, fell short of achieving a 9-0 record for the first time since 1966. The Wolfpack's victory continues their strong performance against top-10 teams at home, having previously defeated ninth-ranked