Watch: Remarkable Haynes King effort propels Georgia Tech to surprising three-score lead against Georgia

The most surprising thing about the first half was that Georgia Tech (7-4, 5-3 in ACC) was clearly the better team. If anything, it should be disappointed to only be up by 17 points.

The Yellow Jackets turned the ball over on downs at Georgia's 25-yard line and missed a 25-yard field goal to keep the score somewhat respectable.

At halftime, Georgia Tech has outgained Georgia 307-137. King is 12-of-16 for 150 yards and a touchdown while adding 57 yards and a rushing touchdown on 12 carries.

College Football Playoff No. 7 Georgia (9-2, 6-2 in SEC) has already clinched a spot in next Saturday's SEC Championship Game. With a win there, it clinches an automatic College Football Playoff berth.

While a loss to the Yellow Jackets won't eliminate the Bulldogs from CFP contention, it will leave them without any room for error against either No. 3 Texas (10-1, 6-1 in SEC) or No. 20 Texas A&M (8-3, 5-2 in SEC) next weekend.