Georgia Tech Football: Top five games of the Paul Johnson era

Oct 24, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets fans rush the field as Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Paul Johnson, left, greets Florida State Seminoles head coach Jimbo Fisher after their game at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech won 22-16. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

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The offseason is a difficult time of year for college football fans. Once we’ve exhausted all the speculation on the upcoming season, the only thing left to do is reminisce about the past.

As Paul Johnson begins his 10th season at the head of the Georgia Tech football program, it’s a good time to look back at the best games during his tenure in Atlanta. Boy have there been some doozies…

When trying to recall the most exciting games on the Flats over the last decade, names like Jonathan Dwyer, Josh Nesbitt, Demaryius Thomas, Harrison Butker and Justin Thomas come to mind. Big runs, wide open catches, overtime and last minute wins have been plenty under Johnson’s reign.

Choosing between favorite football games is always tough, but some wins just stand out more than others. Here are some of the best for the Yellow Jackets since Paul Johnson arrived.