Jackets use strong running game, takeways to end 7-game skid


              Western Carolina quarterback Carlos Davis (5) grimaces after an injury during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech tight end Peje' Harris (18) celebrates in the stands after the team's win against Western Carolina in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech defensive back Zamari Walton (7) knocks away a pass to Western Carolina wide receiver Malik Knight (18) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech defensive back Myles Sims (0) intercepts a Western Carolina pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech defensive back Myles Sims, second from left, and teammates celebrate after he intercepted the ball against Western Carolina in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech wide receiver Nate McCollum (8) runs the ball in for a touchdown against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims (10) runs the ball against Western Carolina cornerback Rod Gattison (2) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech wide receiver Nate McCollum (8) scores a touchdown against Western Carolina during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech wide receiver Nate McCollum, right, celebrates with offensive lineman Jordan Williams, center, after scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech wide receiver Nate McCollum (8) jumps over Western Carolina safety Mateo Sudipo (5) before scoring a touchdown in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith, right, celebrates with offensive lineman Jordan Williams, left, after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
            
              Georgia Tech running back Dontae Smith (4) runs the ball before scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Western Carolina, Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Jackets use strong running game, takeways to end 7-game skid