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How Alberto Mendoza's ill-advised scramble all but ended Georgia Tech comeback vs Stanford

Georgia Tech dropped to a 1-3 overall record following a 34-27 defeat in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener against Stanford. Quarterback Alberto Mendoza suffered a costly intentional grounding penalty late in the fourth quarter after scrambling deep into his own territory to escape defensive pressure, a 32-yard infraction that effectively thwarted his team's final push for an equalizer.

Mendoza finished the contest completing 26 of 39 passes for 268 yards, yielding two touchdowns and one interception. Following the loss, which included a late fumble on a lateral pass by teammate Justice Hill recovered by Stanford, Mendoza acknowledged the offense must clean up execution and avoid detrimental penalties during the upcoming bye week.

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