Photos: North Carolina falls to Georgia Tech, their second loss in a row
By Robert T Willett
North Carolina coach Mack Brown congratulates Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) following the Yellow Jackets’ 46-42 victory on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia.
Robert Willett
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North Carolina falls to Georgia Tech 46-42, continuing the Tar Heels’ woes playing in Atlanta.
The Yellow Jackets forced a fumble late in the fourth quarter to secure their victory.
Coach Mack Brown lost his second game in a row after starting the season 6-0.
North Carolina’s Cade Law (55) and Tad Hudson (12) leave the field following the Tar Heels’ 46-42 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown congratulates Georgia Tech coach Brent Key following the Yellow Jackets’ 46-42 victory on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Security personnel tackle a Georgie Tech fan as they try to storm the field following the Yellow Jackets 46-42 victory over North Carolina on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye takes a knee as coach Mack Brown and medical personnel check on Devontez Walker (9) who was injured by Georgia Tech’s Kyle Efford (44) and Ahmari Harvey (18) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown checks the video replay as he walks to check on Devontez Walker (9) who was injured by Georgia Tech’s Kyle Efford (44) and Ahmari Harvey (18) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) lies on the turf after taking a hit from Georgia Tech’s Kyle Efford (44) and Ahmari Harvey (18) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Georgia Tech’s Ahmari Harvey (18) collides with North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9), forcing a fumble, after a 36-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye with 2:54 to play in the game, securing a 46-42 victory for the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Georgia Tech’s Ahmari Harvey (18) collides with North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9), forcing a fumble, after a 36-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye with 2:54 to play in the game, securing a 46-42 victory for the Yellow Jackets on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9), looks for running room after a 36-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye with 2:54 to play in the game on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9), looks for running room after a 36-yard pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye with 2:54 to play in the game on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores on a 14-yard run in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 35-24 lead against Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) scores on a 14-yard run in the third quarter to give the Tar Heels’ a 35-24 lead against Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) rushes for 11 yards in the second quarter against Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Georgia Tech’s Jamal Haynes (11) is stopped on fourth down by North Carolina’s Antavious Lane (1) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) scores on a three-yard run to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-21 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) is surrounded by teammates after scoring on a three-yard run to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-21 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) reacts after scoring on a three-yard run to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-21 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Omarion Hampton (28) reacts after scoring on a three-yard run to give the Tar Heels’ a 28-21 lead in the second quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Georgia Tech’s Jaylon King (14) stops North Carolina’s Devontez Walker (9) after a pass completion from quarterback Drake Maye for an eight yard gain and a first down in the second quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown asks field Judge Harry Tyson to watch the replay on the scoreboard after a penalty in the second quarter against Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s British Brooks (24) looks for running room ahead of Georgia Tech’s Trenilyas Tatum (7) as he rushes for nine yards and a first down in the first quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Bryson Nesbit (18) picks up 46-yards on a pass from quarterback Drake Maye to set up the Tar Heels’ third touchdown in the second quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) confers with coach Mack Brown during a time out in the first quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Desmond Evans (10) pressures Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Beau Atkinson pressures Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown talks with Georgia Tech coach Brent Key prior to their game on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published October 28, 2023 at 9:28 PM.
