Miami tried to change the momentum of its game against Georgia Tech by attempting a surprise onside kick to begin the third quarter. However, the ball bounced off of a Hurricanes player and Georgia Tech defensive back Lamont Simmons scooped up the ball and ran 42 yards for a touchdown.

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Simmons' score put the Yellow Jackets up 21-13. It was both the first kick return and the first touchdown of his college career.

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Andy Wittry has written for SI.com, Sporting News, the Indianapolis Star, Louisville Courier-Journal and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

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