Last updated: November 1, 2026
Georgia vs Georgia Tech, known as Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate, returns to Athens on Saturday, November 28, 2026, with Georgia chasing a ninth straight win that would break the series record. The Bulldogs’ current eight-game run ties Georgia Tech’s streak from 1949 to 1956, and the last two meetings were decided in eight overtimes and by a single touchdown.
Quick summary
- Georgia has won eight straight in the series (2017-2025), tying Georgia Tech’s record streak.
- No. 4 Georgia beat No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2025.
- The 2024 game in Athens went eight overtimes, a 44-42 Georgia win and the longest game in series history.
- The teams first met on November 4, 1893, a 28-6 Georgia Tech win in Athens.
Georgia vs Georgia Tech Series at a Glance
- All-time record: Georgia holds a commanding lead in the series
- First meeting: November 4, 1893, Georgia Tech 28, Georgia 6 (Athens)
- Longest streaks: Georgia Tech, 8 (1949-1956); Georgia, 8 (2017-2025, active)
- Last meeting: November 28, 2025, Georgia 16, Georgia Tech 9 (Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta)
- Trophy: the Governor’s Cup
- 2026 game: November 28, Sanford Stadium, Athens
Series details are from the Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate history. Kirby Smart is 7-1 against Georgia Tech as Georgia’s head coach.
Moments That Define the Rivalry
1949-1956: Tech’s eight-year run
Georgia Tech won eight straight from 1949 to 1956, the longest streak in series history until Georgia matched it last season.
2014: overtime in Athens
Georgia Tech won 30-24 in the first overtime game ever played at Sanford Stadium, one of the Yellow Jackets’ few wins in the series’ modern era.
2024: eight overtimes
On November 29, 2024, Georgia survived 44-42 in eight overtimes in Athens, the longest game the two programs have ever played.
2025: the game moves downtown
For the first time in more than a century, the rivalry was played off campus, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. No. 4 Georgia held off No. 23 Georgia Tech 16-9 for its eighth straight win, and the game drew nearly 9 million viewers, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The 2026 Game in Athens
The rivalry returns to Sanford Stadium on Thanksgiving weekend. A Georgia win would set the series record at nine straight, while a Georgia Tech win would end the streak and break up Georgia’s run at home. Both teams close the regular season with this game, so it can shape conference title races, bowl positioning and the College Football Playoff picture.
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What to watch
- The record: Nine straight would be the longest streak in more than 130 years of the rivalry.
- Close games: Georgia’s last two wins came by two points in eight overtimes and by seven points in Atlanta.
- Smart vs. Tech: Kirby Smart’s only loss to Georgia Tech came in 2016, the season before the current streak began.
Why It’s Called Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate
The schools sit about 70 miles apart and have met on Thanksgiving weekend for generations, alternating between Athens and Atlanta. The nickname reflects a rivalry that is personal for both fan bases, with families, coworkers and neighbors across the state often split between the two schools and reminded of the result all year.
How the Streak Was Built
Georgia’s run began in 2017 and has included lopsided wins and nail-biters alike. The 2024 and 2025 games, though, showed how much the gap has closed: Georgia Tech pushed the Bulldogs to eight overtimes in Athens, then held them to 16 points in Atlanta. For Tech fans, those games are proof the rivalry is competitive again. For Georgia fans, they are proof the Bulldogs keep finding ways to win the games that matter most. Either way, the 2026 Georgia vs Georgia Tech game arrives with more tension than any meeting in years.
The NIL Angle
The 2025 game showed how valuable this rivalry is to TV partners and venues, but little of that money reaches individual players directly. Read our University of Georgia NIL guide, our Georgia Tech NIL guide and Georgia NIL laws explained.
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FAQ
When is the 2026 Georgia vs Georgia Tech game?
Saturday, November 28, 2026, at Sanford Stadium in Athens.
How many straight games has Georgia won against Georgia Tech?
Eight, from 2017 through 2025, tying Georgia Tech’s record streak from 1949 to 1956.
Who won the 2025 Georgia vs Georgia Tech game?
No. 4 Georgia won 16-9 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
What is Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate?
It is the nickname for the Georgia vs. Georgia Tech football rivalry, played for the Governor’s Cup.
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