Miami Hurricanes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets FAQ: What to know about the matchup
The No. 4 Miami Hurricanes (9-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) travel to play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (5-4, 3-3 ACC) on Saturday.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon from Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.
Here is what you need to know about the matchup.
How can I watch the Miami Hurricanes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game?
The Hurricanes’ road game against Georgia Tech will be televised on ESPN. It is also available on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Who is favored in the Miami Hurricanes vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets game?
As of Friday morning, the Hurricanes are listed as an 11-point road favorite against the Yellow Jackets, according to Odds Shark. The over/under is 63.5 points.
What is the history between the Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets?
Saturday will be the 29th all-time meeting between Miami and Georgia Tech. The series is tied 14-14. The Hurricanes have won 10 of the past 14 but lost 23-20 last season.
What were the expectations for the Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets entering the season?
The Hurricanes were voted to finish third in the 17-team Atlantic Coast Conference.
The Yellow Jackets were voted to finish ninth in the ACC.
How have the Miami Hurricanes and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets done so far this season?
The Hurricanes swept through their nonconference schedule with a 41-17 road win at the Florida Gators followed with a 56-9 blowout win against Florida A&M, 62-0 shutout of Ball State at home and 50-15 win over USF on the road. Miami followed with a pair of come-from-behind victories — 38-34 win over Virginia Tech and 39-38 over Cal — to start ACC play. UM followed that by holding off a Louisville comeback for a 52-45, beating Florida State 36-14 and rallying from down 11 in the third quarter to beat Duke 53-31 to remain perfect.
Georgia Tech opened the season 3-1 with wins over FSU in Dublin, Ireland; Georgia State and VMI and a road loss at Syracuse. Since then, the Yellow Jackets have gone just 2-3, falling to Louisville, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech while getting wins over Duke and UNC.
Who are some Miami Hurricanes players to watch?
▪ Quarterback Cam Ward: His next touchdown pass will be his 30th of the season, which will set the UM single-season record. He is also just 497 passing yards away from breaking the Hurricanes’ single-season passing yards record (currently 3,642 by Bernie Kosar in the 1984 season).
▪ Offensive lineman Jalen Rivers: Since his return from injury, Rivers has split time between left tackle and left guard. His versatility has enabled coach Mario Cristobal to keep Markel Bell in the lineup and give left guard Matt McCoy the occasional breather.
▪ Defensive back Mishael Powell: The senior has a team-leading four interceptions. He has exclusively played safety this season but could potentially move to nickel corner to help give the Hurricanes reinforcements at cornerback following an injury to Jadais Richard.
Who are some Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets players to watch?
▪ The offensive line: Lumping the entire group into one because of their cohesiveness and collective success. Georgia Tech’s offensive line has given up just four sacks this season, tied with LSU for the second-fewest nationally this season. They have also given up just 38 total tackles for loss, tied for the 35th fewest on the season.
▪ Defensive lineman Sylvain Yondjouen: The redshirt senior leads Georgia Tech with six tackles for loss and two-and-a-half sacks.
▪ Cornerback Ahmari Harvey: The redshirt junior is second on the team with 43 tackles and also has two-and-a-half tackles for loss, one of Georgia Tech’s two interceptions on the season, one pass breakup and one forced fumble.
This story was originally published November 8, 2024 at 8:24 AM.
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