Both Georgia Tech and Notre Dame each entered the bowl hoping to boost their season win total to double digits.
Georgia Tech's Dez White led the Yellow Jacket's offensive charge with 129 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
After a hard-fought game, Georgia Tech edged out Notre Dame to boost their season win total to ten.
Georgia Tech were co-champions in the Atlantic Coast Conference with a loss to Florida State costing them a Bowl Championship Series spot.
The Irish responded with two rushing touchdowns from Jarious Jackson and Denson, but they still trailed 21–20 due to a blocked extra point.