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Justice Haynes scores 3 TDs in 44-11 Georgia Tech win over Mercer

Justice Haynes rushed for 141 yards and three touchdowns as Georgia Tech scored 10 points before halftime and pulled away late.

  • On Saturday, Georgia Tech defeated Mercer 44-11 at Bobby Dodd Stadium, securing the Yellow Jackets' first win of the season behind running back Justice Haynes and quarterback Alberto Mendoza.
  • Haynes rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries with three touchdowns, providing the explosive play the Yellow Jackets lacked after recording no gains over 20 yards in their first two games.
  • Mendoza completed 15 of 21 passes for a season-high 249 yards, connecting with Javien Plummer and Debron Gatling for scoring strikes from 37 and 33 yards.
  • Mercer switched to quarterback JP Pickles late in the second quarter; Pickles accounted for 53 rushing yards and 82 passing yards, while Zahmari Palode-Gary led the Bears with 71 rushing yards.
  • Georgia Tech opens its Atlantic Coast Conference slate at Stanford next Saturday, while Mercer returns to Championship Subdivision play at Abilene Christian.
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Justice Haynes scores 3 TDs in 44-11 Georgia Tech win over Mercer

Justice Haynes scored three touchdowns — two rushing, one receiving — to help Georgia Tech shake off a slow start and defeat Mercer 44-11 for its first win of the season

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