King accounts for 3 TDs, helps Georgia Tech rout Georgia State 35-12 in first-ever matchup

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-0 for the first time since 2016, after beating cross-town rival Georgia State Panthers 35-12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. This is the first time both schools have ever played in a football game.Quarterback Haynes King was 24/29 for 275 yards and scored three total touchdowns. Running back Jamal Haynes had 17 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground. “A good win. It was good to be able to get back here at home, have a game at home, have a night game at home,” said Georgia Tech Head Coach Brent Key. “I thought we did some good things in the game. I thought we did some things we got to work on.”Wide receiver Malik Rutherford had seven catches for 131 yards and a touchdown. Key said post game Rutherford is a joy to coach.“I don’t know if we have enough time to talk about Malik. He’s like one of my favorite people in the world,” said Key. “You talk a guy that’s got energy every single day. He loves playing the game. I mean, he loves playing football. He really does. And to see him be able to get out and...