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Georgia Tech: Virginia rallies to defeat the Yellow Jackets

Photos: Georgia Tech tested by Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech tested by Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech tested by Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech tested by Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech tested by Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech tested by Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

Photos: Georgia Tech falls to Virginia

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA - NOVEMBER 4: Head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets watches a replay in the first quarter during a game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Scott Stadium on November 4, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)

Nov 3, 2017

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On a rainy day in Charlottesville, Va., Georgia Tech lost 40-36 to Virginia on Saturday.

Leading 14-13 at halftime, Tech scored two touchdowns in the first 35 seconds of the first half to take a 28-13 lead, but the Yellow Jackets (4-4, 3-3 ACC) let that lead get away.

Virginia (6-3, 3-2) scored the winning points on a 27-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Kurt Benkert to Andre Levrone with 1:22 to play. On the extra-point attempt, the ball richoted off each upright, but was good.

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