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Notches touchdown in bowl game Smith had 16 carries for 65 yards and one touchdown and caught 2 of 3 targets for seven yards during Friday's 30-17 victory against UCF.

Impact Smith hadn't scored since Week 10 versus Virginia, but he made his way to pay dirt in the bowl game, also reaching the century mark for carries on the year with his bowl game output. Smith is officially done at the college level, and he finished out his senior year racking up a career-best 504 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground, adding 10 catches for 92 yards and a another score as a receiver.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Reporters' notebook: Dontae Smith may get a chance to fly again This weekly feature of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, allows our reporters to open their notebooks and provide even more information from...

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • AJC.COM

Runs wild in win Smith posted 22 carries for 178 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 46-42 victory versus North Carolina.

Impact Smith saw an uptick in opportunities when starter Jamal Haynes exited the game with an injury. The senior running back finished with season-high numbers in all rushing categories while finding the end zone for the first time on a 70-yard run in the fourth quarter. The 5-foot-11 back could see a similar role should Haynes miss next week's gama against Virginia.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech's Dontae Smith, offense have dynamic day in win over North Carolina Running back Dontae Smith was ready for the moment when Georgia Tech stared down a 10-point deficit less than five minutes into the fourth q...

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • AJC.COM

No. 1 Georgia overcomes slow start, routs Georgia Tech 37-14

Stetson Bennett threw two touchdown passes and No. 1 Georgia completed back-to-back undefeated regular seasons for the first time in school history by overcoming a slow start to be...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ole Miss travels to Ga Tech, still sorting out QB situation

Three weeks into the season, No. 20 Ole Miss is still sorting things out at quarterback

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia Tech's Dontae Smith Had Himself A 3 Touchdown Night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Jackets use strong running game, takeways to end 7-game skid

Dontae Smith ran for 102 yards and three touchdowns, and Georgia Tech turned to its running game and a takeaway-savvy defense to snap a seven-game losing streak with a 35-17 victor...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dontae Smith breaks down Georgia Tech offense Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith was scrolling through Twitter on July 20 when he came upon something he didn’t expect to see – his ow...

AUGUST 3, 2022 • AJC.COM

14 players in ACC ready to break out in 2022

Spring football is a time when players who didn't get much time on the field a season earlier make a push to become starters or see significant minutes this fall

APRIL 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collins eager for restart at Georgia Tech after 3-win finish

Geoff Collins can’t be blamed for wanting a quick restart for his Georgia Tech program

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No. 1 Georgia routs Georgia Tech 45-0, looks ahead to Bama

Stetson Bennett passed for 255 yards and four touchdowns, and No. 1 Georgia finished its undefeated regular season with a 45-0 victory over Georgia Tech. Georgia gained momentum fo...

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Armstrong's six TDs lift Virginia past Yellow Jackets, 48-40

Brennan Armstrong threw four touchdown passes and ran for two more scores and Virginia rallied from a slow start and beat Georgia Tech 48-40 for its fourth straight victory

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georgia Tech's Dontae Smith's becoming a backfield weapon Georgia Tech coach Geoff Collins has said he wants his team to be able to run the football at will, and Dontae Smith finds himself playing a...

OCTOBER 6, 2021 • AJC.COM

Mayhem at Mercedes: Ga Tech faces No. 21 UNC at NFL stadium

Georgia Tech is taking the shortest of road trips for a home game that could provide a boost to recruiting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yates throws 4 TD passes, Georgia Tech rolls past Owls 45-17

Fill-in starter Jordan Yates passed for four touchdowns and Georgia Tech contained Kennesaw State’s triple-option offense to beat the Owls 45-17

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lombardi lifts Northern Illinois past Georgia Tech, 22-21

Rocky Lombardi’s 2-point pass to Tyrice Richie with 38 seconds remaining lifted Northern Illinois to a stunning 22-21 upset win over Georgia Tech. Georgia Tech of the Atlantic Coas...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dontae Smith steps up as Georgia Tech's running back depth tested again Dontae Smith made the most of his chances against Duke as the Georgia Tech running backs continue to face adversity.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dontae Smith steps up as Georgia Tech's running back depth tested again Dontae Smith made the most of his chances against Duke as the Georgia Tech running backs continue to face adversity.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jeff Sims' 3 TD passes powers Georgia Tech past Duke, 56-33

Jeff Sims threw three touchdown passes and ran for 108 yards, setting career highs, and Georgia Tech beat turnover-plagued Duke 56-33 as each team returned from long layoffs caused...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sims powers Georgia Tech past fumble-prone Louisville, 46-27

Jeff Sims threw a go-ahead 19-yard scoring pass to Jahmyr Gibbs midway through the fourth quarter and Georgia Tech rallied from a two-touchdown deficit to beat Louisville 46-27

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Syracuse breaks out of rut, defeats Georgia Tech 37-20

Tommy DeVito threw for two scores, Sean Tucker ran for two others and Syracuse broke out of its offensive doldrums to defeat Georgia Tech 37-20 for its first win of the season

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS