Jamal Haynes, who scored Georgia Tech’s game-winning touchdown against North Carolina, and Keylan Rutledge, who played a role in that score, were named Atlantic Coast Conference Running Back and Offensive Lineman of the Week, according to a release on Monday.

Haynes, who previously was named an ACC player of the week after Tech’s win over Florida State in Ireland, rushed for a career-high 170 yards against the Tar Heels, including a 4-yard touchdown run and the riveting 68-yard touchdown run in the last minute of the game.

Haynes is fifth in the conference with 536 rushing yards this season.

Rutledge’s block during the game-winning play contributed to his conference honor this week.

Additionally, the Yellow Jackets did not allow a sack against North Carolina

According to the release from Georgia Tech, “Rutledge has not surrendered a sack and allowed just two quarterback hurries in 206 pass plays according to Pro Football Focus, good for a 99.2% efficiency pass-blocking efficiency rating.”

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Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King throws a pass during the second half against Clemson on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. King has 354 yards passing and 259 yards rushing this season. (Jason Allen for the AJC)

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