Justice Haynes scores three touchdowns in Georgia Tech's victory over Mercer
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 8:29 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Justice Haynes led Georgia Tech to a 44-11 victory against Mercer on September 19, 2026, at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Haynes rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries, scoring two rushing touchdowns and one receiving touchdown. Georgia Tech (1-2) initially struggled but pulled away in the second half, scoring 10 late points in the first half to establish a solid lead. Quarterback Alberto Mendoza contributed with 249 passing yards, connecting for two touchdown passes. Mercer (2-2) made a quarterback change late in the second quarter but could not close the gap. Georgia Tech is set to face Stanford next Saturday, while Mercer returns to Championship Subdivision play against Abilene Christian.
- •Georgia Tech scores 44 points against Mercer
- •Haynes totals 141 yards with three touchdowns
- •Mendoza throws for 249 yards and two touchdowns
- •Mercer changes quarterbacks during the game
- •Next, Georgia Tech plays at Stanford on September 26
- 8:29 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia Tech beats Mercer 44-11
- 7:25 PMYahoo Sports — Justice Haynes scores 3 TDs in 44-11 Georgia Tech win over Mercer
"Justice Haynes rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries with three touchdowns — two rushing, one receiving — leading Georgia Tech to its first victory of the season, 44-11 over Mercer at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech (1-2) followed up home defeats to Colorado and Tennessee with an uneven performance for most of the first half, but pulled away thanks to Haynes and quarterback Alberto Mendoza. The Yellow Jackets scored 10 points in the final two minutes before the break to take a 24-3 lead and added three more second-half touchdowns.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 8:29 PMGeorgia Tech beats Mercer 44-11
Jackets enter the win column
- Yahoo SportsSep 19, 2026, 7:25 PMJustice Haynes scores 3 TDs in 44-11 Georgia Tech win over Mercer
Justice Haynes rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries with three touchdowns — two rushing, one receiving — leading Georgia Tech to its first victory of the season, 44-11 over Mercer at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech (1-2) followed up home defeats to Colorado and Tennessee with an uneven performance for most of the first half, but pulled away thanks to Haynes and quarterback Alberto Mendoza. The Yellow Jackets scored 10 points in the final two minutes before the break to take a 24-3 lead and added three more second-half touchdowns.
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