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Georgia Tech Hosts Virginia Tech in Crucial ACC Showdown

ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Tech is set to face Virginia Tech on Saturday, October 11, at 3:30 p.m. ET at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets look to maintain their undefeated season, standing at 5-0, while the Hokies aim to bounce back from a rocky start at 2-4.
The Yellow Jackets are coming off a thrilling one-point overtime victory against Wake Forest, winning 30-29 on September 27. They achieved this nail-biting win by stopping the Demon Deacons’ two-point conversion attempt in overtime.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech suffered a setback last weekend, losing 30-23 to Wake Forest after having previously won two straight games. The Hokies dismissed coach Brent Pry earlier in the season after a 0-3 start. Offensive coordinator Phillip Montgomery has since led the team to a 2-1 record.
Georgia Tech’s quarterback, Haynes King, currently leads the Yellow Jackets with over 758 passing yards, three touchdowns, and a staggering 380 rushing yards with seven rushing touchdowns. He is positioned as a potential Heisman finalist this season, ranked among the top 15 candidates. King has emphasized the importance of improving team performance as they approach this crucial matchup against the Hokies.
In contrast, Virginia Tech struggles defensively, ranking 129th nationally in red zone defense. They’ve allowed scores on 100% of opponents’ red zone trips this season, which poses a significant disadvantage against Georgia Tech’s efficient red zone offense that has scored on 95% of its opportunities.
The game promises to be intense as Virginia Tech aims to exploit Georgia Tech’s turnover issues, with the Yellow Jackets ranking 114th nationally in turnover ratio. However, both teams share negative turnover ratios, leading to concerns about their ability to control the game effectively.
The Yellow Jackets have not lost a home game since 2022, making this a pivotal contest for both teams. With the odds favoring Georgia Tech by 14.5 points, they look to secure a 6-0 record for the first time since 2011, while Virginia Tech hopes to make a statement and achieve their second ACC victory this season.