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First-half mistakes cost Georgia Tech in 35-21 loss to Miami

Hurricanes scored pair of rapid defensive touchdowns in second quarter

Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) falls to the turf as Miami defensive lineman Trent Harris (33) defends during the first half of Saturday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Mike Stewart

1002Tech1 — Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas (5) falls to the turf as Miami defensive lineman Trent Harris (33) defends during the first half of Saturday's game in Atlanta. - photo by Mike Stewart

For all the questions about his history at Georgia and his long record of success as a visiting coach at Georgia Tech, Mark Richt was only thinking about his ACC debut. Shaquille Quarterman and Joe Jackson each returned fumbles by Georgia Tech quarterback Justin Thomas for touchdowns in a span of less than a minute in the second quarter and No. 14 Miami beat the Yellow Jackets 35-21 on Saturday.

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