Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key was aghast at how poorly his team played against NC State. The Yellow Jackets looked horrid on defense.

ATLANTA — Georgia's griding win over Florida kept them in place in the latest AP top-25 rankings released on Sunday, while Georgia Tech was sent tumbling following their first loss of the season. The Dawgs overcame the Gators late in Jacksonville, winning 24-20 to go to 7-1 on the season. They stayed put at No. 5 in the AP top-25.

With losses by previously 23rd-ranked Navy and Tulane, the Group of Five's top playoff threat remains Memphis. The Tigers handled Rice on Friday night and need three more wins to lock in a berth in the American title game in December.

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Duke Scott ran for a career-best 196 yards in place of injured Atlantic Coast Conference rushing leader Hollywood Smothers to help N.C.