Although it’s common for large brands and enterprises to engage in casual banter on social media these days, Georgia Tech’s official X account took things to a different level this week.
Everything began when Savanah Tujague — the daughter of NC State offensive line coach Garett Tujague — directed an insulting label at Georgia Tech.
Both universities compete in the ACC.
“My side h— (Georgia Tech) got me out here breaking my own rules….lesson in that,” Savanah wrote in a tweet.
Despite a clear loyalty to the school where her father works, Georgia Tech wasn’t prepared to accept Savanah’s depiction.
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“We’re nobody’s side h—,” the official Georgia Tech account replied to Savanah.
Along with many other users on X, the coach’s daughter was stunned that Georgia Tech chose to respond in that way.
“OMG,” Savanah wrote, “my dad coaches football at NC State and so I fear this is my best offer.”
The exchange quickly went viral, drawing the attention of CNN commentator and author Bakari Sellers.
“Atlanta is not a real place,” Sellers wrote in response to Georgia Tech’s reply to Savanah.
For Savanah, who has built a social media following by sharing her views on various sports, it’s unlikely she’ll have to choose between her “side h—” and her father’s team during the upcoming college football season.
Georgia Tech and NC State are not slated to meet in the 2026 regular season. Still, the ACC rivals could cross paths in the conference championship game or the College Football Playoff if both teams advance that far.
Garett Tujague is entering his fourth season on the NC State football staff under long-time head coach Dave Doeren. Savanah is one of Garett’s three children.
NC State wrapped up last season with an 8–5 record, while Georgia Tech posted a 9–4 mark under head coach Brent Key.
Both programs will start the college football season unranked in the Preseason AP Top 25 Poll, while fellow ACC members Miami (No. 7), SMU (No. 19), and Louisville (No. 24) earned spots in the rankings.
