Georgia Tech seeks to continue momentum against Virginia

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) is expected to return against Virginia. (Photo: Shanna Lockwood-USA TODAY Sports)

ATLANTA — Despite missing five starters on offense last week Georgia Tech found a way for its biggest victory of an inconsistent season, and the Yellow Jackets look for momentum — and health — when they host Virginia on Saturday.

The Yellow Jackets’ stunning upset of Virginia Tech last week, coming without dual-threat quarterback Justin Thomas, made Georgia Tech bowl eligible for the 19th time in the past 20 seasons, even if it did not quell the speculation around head coach Paul Johnson’s future.

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