Overview of the Upcoming Matchup
No. 19 Louisville is set to face Georgia Tech this Saturday in an exciting clash between ACC rivals eager to influence the conference championship race. Georgia Tech (3-1, 1-1 ACC) is coming off a decisive 59-7 win against VMI last Saturday. Despite being picked ninth in the ACC preseason poll, the Yellow Jackets have already defeated the preseason favorite, Florida State, in their opener, although they suffered a close loss to Syracuse (31-28) on September 7.
Coach Comments
Louisville coach Jeff Brohm acknowledged the challenge posed by Georgia Tech, noting, “We’ll have our hands full.” He highlighted their efficiency on offense, both in passing and running, as well as their physicality and solid defense.Louisville (2-0) has had time to prepare for this matchup, having just completed the first of two bye weeks. The Cardinals showcased their offensive prowess with wins over Austin Peay (62-0) and Jacksonville State (49-14). They were ranked fifth in the ACC preseason poll. Brohm expressed mixed feelings about the bye weeks, stating, “It’s important that they know that we have an important stretch of games coming up that we have to be ready for.”
Team Statistics
Georgia Tech ranks 36th in total offense, averaging 446.2 yards per game and scoring 36.5 points per game. Their defense has given up 317.5 yards (66th) and 17.8 points per game (51st). Quarterback Haynes King has made a significant impact with 962 passing yards, six touchdowns, and 158 rushing yards with three additional TDs, all while maintaining a 76.4% completion rate and only one interception.Brohm praised Georgia Tech’s experience, saying, “They’ve proven that they can play some good football.”
Louisville’s Performance
While Louisville has achieved two dominant victories over weaker opponents, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key recognizes the threat Louisville poses. He stated, “We have a big challenge in front of us. A very good Louisville team.”Last season, Louisville finished with a 10-4 record under Brohm, a former Cardinals quarterback. They narrowly defeated Georgia Tech 39-34 in their opening game last year and went on to play in the ACC championship, where they lost to Florida State (16-6).Despite having 41 newcomers on the roster, Louisville currently ranks third nationally in scoring with 55.5 points per game and fourth in total offense with 590.5 yards per game. Quarterback Tyler Shough has contributed with 581 passing yards and six touchdowns. On the defensive side, Louisville is allowing just seven points and 198 yards per game, ranking 10th and 8th in those categories, respectively.
Historical Context
This matchup marks the fourth meeting between Louisville and Georgia Tech, with the Yellow Jackets winning the first two encounters in 2018 (66-31) and 2020 (46-27).
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