Georgia Tech Opens as 21.5 Point Favorite Against Georgia State

[LT 1967]

See Jackson Caudell's article below concerning Opening Line. I feel like this could be a real TRAP game for GT. Coach Key will need to really get the guys in the right frame of mind before next Saturday. Players are getting a lot of Love. they need to remember that no game will be easy.

Georgia Tech vs Georgia State: Yellow Jackets Open as Three-Touchdown Favorites

Georgia Tech got a big win vs No. 10 Florida State to start the season, but there is not much time to celebrate. The Yellow Jackets have six days to get ready f

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[roadkill]

I think CBK will have our guys as ready as possible considering the circumstances (jet lag, trap game, etc), remembering the Bowling Green debacle last year. At least his public statements have indicated so.

Santucci appears to have addressed our most glaring weakness last year.

 

[bobongo]

I don't think the Jackets will take GSU lightly, but OTOH I wouldn't mess with the 21-point spread. I'm sitting this one out.

 

[TheNaturalScientist]

21 is a lot of points. Feels like it will be a 34-17 type game w GSU scoring a late touchdown against the second unit

 

[roadkill]

21 is a lot of points. Feels like it will be a 34-17 type game w GSU scoring a late touchdown against the second unit

I certainly hope it's the type of game that gets the second unit some playing time and gives the starters some rest. But I've learned not to take any game for granted.

 

[TechPhi97]

21 is a lot of points. Feels like it will be a 34-17 type game w GSU scoring a late touchdown against the second unit

I think it's going to be a tough year for GSU. They lost a really veteran QB/RB combination, and their QB was their second highest rusher. Plus, full coaching change. So, they've got a similar situation to FSU player-wise, with the added challenge of a new coaching staff / system / approach. I think this feels more like a 42-14 game, so I think I'm going with the Jackets on this one against the spread.

 

[roadkill]

I think it's going to be a tough year for GSU. They lost a really veteran QB/RB combination, and their QB was their second highest rusher. Plus, full coaching change. So, they've got a similar situation to FSU player-wise, with the added challenge of a new coaching staff / system / approach. I think this feels more like a 42-14 game, so I think I'm going with the Jackets on this one against the spread.

Wonder if Zach Gibson is going to be their starting QB? He was a serviceable quarterback by the 2022 UGA game. Kenyatta Watson is also a decent defensive player. I know nothing else about their team but unless the stars align perfectly for them I'm not expecting them to be a tough out, at least if we abide by the "consistency" mantra I've been hearing.

 

[TechPhi97]

Wonder if Zach Gibson is going to be their starting QB? He was a serviceable quarterback by the 2022 UGA game. Kenyatta Watson is also a decent defensive player. I know nothing else about their team but unless the stars align perfectly for them I'm not expecting them to be a tough out, at least if we abide by the "consistency" mantra I've been hearing.

I'm willing to bet on Coach Key's approach here. Santucci seems to be exactly like him, so I think they will see this as a test of literally putting the FSU game in the can and getting ready for GSU. The pride in being prepared is what should limit a fallback here. At least, that's what I'm hoping to see and willing to believe will happen.

This isn't to say that we will play consistently good all year, every game. That's a pipe dream, with college kids, injuries, etc. Almost every team, even the greats, had heart attack games that they just had to grit out when they weren't playing their best. But I don't think this is going to be our letdown game this year.

 

[bobongo]

Wonder if Zach Gibson is going to be their starting QB? He was a serviceable quarterback by the 2022 UGA game. Kenyatta Watson is also a decent defensive player. I know nothing else about their team but unless the stars align perfectly for them I'm not expecting them to be a tough out, at least if we abide by the "consistency" mantra I've been hearing.

Looks like he's #1 on the depth chart, and he ain't bad.

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[BCJacket]

Rat poison!

Dell McGee is a very good coach. GSU has some good players. They've been trending upward recently (was a big surprise the prior HC stepped down.) GSU will be ready to play and really want to pull the upset.

Tech needs to be ready to play a real game.

 

[billga99]

Rat poison!

Dell McGee is a very good coach. GSU has some good players. They've been trending upward recently (was a big surprise the prior HC stepped down.) GSU will be ready to play and really want to pull the upset.

Tech needs to be ready to play a real game.

definitely should point to last year Bowling Green game and us beating FSU as a 14 point underdog at the highest spread. All kind of risk if our heads aren't in the game

 

[MonroeJacket]

definitely should point to last year Bowling Green game and us beating FSU as a 14 point underdog at the highest spread. All kind of risk if our heads aren't in the game

If it was me, I’d have the BG game on repeat this week throughout the building.

 

[forensicbuzz]

I'm willing to bet on Coach Key's approach here. Santucci seems to be exactly like him, so I think they will see this as a test of literally putting the FSU game in the can and getting ready for GSU. The pride in being prepared is what should limit a fallback here. At least, that's what I'm hoping to see and willing to believe will happen.

This isn't to say that we will play consistently good all year, every game. That's a pipe dream, with college kids, injuries, etc. Almost every team, even the greats, had heart attack games that they just had to grit out when they weren't playing their best. But I don't think this is going to be our letdown game this year.

in 1990, that was Virginia Tech. Another Sisson kick at the end.

 

[MACHETE]

Their entire starting O and D is experienced upper classmen (mostly seniors and grad transfers). This is a very dangerous game. That said, Key will have our team ready.

 

[iceeater1969]

Kevin Sherrer is the DC/LB coach.
i think he was respected on our previous staff? .

 

[kg01]

I just hope Admiral Ahkbar doesn't pay us a visit

 

[BleedGoldNWhite21]

This will be a huge test. Between the Virginia game at home right after the upset of Pitt in 2022 and the Bowling Green game last year, we have had our failures in trap games. Taking care of business Saturday would be further proof in this rebuild.

 

[MonroeJacket]

Kevin Sherrer is the DC/LB coach.
i think he was respected on our previous staff? .

Forgot about that one. Lotta relationships in this game. Gibson starting Q, Kenyatta Watson is listed as backup corner. Kevin Sherrer DC. If anyone will know what we’re gonna probably do, it’ll be him. In return, we prob know how he’ll defend. Gonna have to out class them.

 

[dressedcheeseside]

Watching that video that breaks down our trap scheme, particularly the 36 yard run on the first play of the second half, shows me two things. Number one, are blocking schemes and playcalling are on point. That’s Buster. Number two, our execution is on point. that’s the line coach and the players players. If we can do this against FSU’s defensive line, there’s no reason we can’t keep doing it all year.

 

[gtjackets930]

Watching that video that breaks down our trap scheme, particularly the 36 yard run on the first play of the second half, shows me two things. Number one, are blocking schemes and playcalling are on point. That’s Buster. Number two, our execution is on point. that’s the line coach and the players players. If we can do this against FSU’s defensive line, there’s no reason we can’t keep doing it all year.

What video are you referring to? I'm looking for any and all content on the game to get me to next Saturday