{"id":97341,"date":"2025-12-28T05:51:15","date_gmt":"2025-12-28T05:51:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/97341\/"},"modified":"2025-12-28T05:51:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-28T05:51:15","slug":"2025-pop-tarts-bowl-byu-vs-georgia-tech-orlando-sentinel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/97341\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl, BYU vs. Georgia Tech \u2013 Orlando Sentinel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU defensive back Evan Johnson is mobbed by teammates after...\" class=\"size-article_inline\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-08_e271e9.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU defensive back Evan Johnson is mobbed by teammates after his interception against Georgia Tech sealed BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates with the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-11_57a040.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-11_57a040.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates with the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy and the Cougars players after BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier runs off the field after the...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-01_b659ec.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-01_b659ec.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier runs off the field after the Cougars scored the go-ahead touchdown against Georgia Tech during BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A BYU cheerleader shows concern during Georgia Tech's final drive...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-03_c2f26d.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-03_c2f26d.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A BYU cheerleader shows concern during Georgia Tech&#8217;s final drive of the game during BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier looks on during Georgia Tech final...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-02_dc68cf.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-02_dc68cf.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier looks on during Georgia Tech final drive of the game in BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) and teammate Tayvion Beasley...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-06_91d201.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-06_91d201.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU defensive back Evan Johnson (0) and teammate Tayvion Beasley react after Johnson&#8217;s interception against Georgia Tech sealed BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU defensive back Evan Johnson is carried off the field...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-07_dc7122.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-07_dc7122.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU defensive back Evan Johnson is carried off the field by teammates after his interception against Georgia Tech sealed BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"A BYU cheerleader offers her team encouragement during Georgia Tech's...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-04_ff43de.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-04_ff43de.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A BYU cheerleader offers her team encouragement during Georgia Tech&#8217;s final drive of the game in BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King tries to rally his squad...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-09_deeded.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-09_deeded.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King tries to rally his squad during the Yellow Jackets final drive of the game in BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU running back Jovesa Damuni is excited on the sideline...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-10_354fb0.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-10_354fb0.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU running back Jovesa Damuni is excited on the sideline after his touchdown gave the Cougars the cushion they needed against Georgia Tech in BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates with the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-12_275681.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-pop-tarts-bowl-12_275681.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>BYU coach Kalani Sitake celebrates with the Pop-Tarts Bowl trophy and the Cougars players after BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Georgia Tech tight end JT Byrne (88) is met by...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-jt-byrne-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-jt-byrne-01.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Georgia Tech tight end JT Byrne (88) is met by quarterback Haynes King after catching a touchdown pass from King in the first half of the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium on Saturdya, Dec. 27, 2025, in Orlando. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key is interviewed at halftime...\" class=\"lazyload size-article_inline\" data- src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-brent-key2-01.jpg?w=620\"  bad-src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/TOS-L-brent-key2-01.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Georgia Tech football coach Brent Key is interviewed at halftime of the Pop-Tarts Bowl with his team leading BYU 21-10 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025. (Chris Hays\/Orlando Sentinel)<\/p>\n<p>Show Caption<\/p>\n<p>1 of 13<\/p>\n<p>BYU defensive back Evan Johnson is mobbed by teammates after his interception against Georgia Tech sealed BYU&#8217;s 25-21 victory in the Pop-Tarts Bowl at Camping World Stadium, Orlando, Fla., December 27, 2025. 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