Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-0) vs. Syracuse Orange (1-0)
September 7, 2024 12:00 pm EDT
The Line: Syracuse Orange +3; Over/Under: +59.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Syracuse vs Georgia Tech prediction for this College Football Week 2 game on Saturday, September 7th, at JMA Wireless Dome. Let’s take a look at a Syracuse Orange vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets pick.
Syracuse Tested in the First Game
Syracuse didn’t exactly look dominant in the first game, but they were able to beat the Ohio Bobcats 38-22. At the end of the first quarter, Syracuse was down 6-0, and they ended up having to fight back. In the second quarter, the offense scored 17 points and in the third quarter, the offense scored 14 points. The Orange have a good one in Kyle McCord, who transferred over from Ohio State. In the first game, he completed 27 of his 39 passes for 345 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. Running back LaQuint Allen rushed 15 times for 98 yards. Oronde Gadsden II caught seven passes for 108 yards and a touchdown. He could be in for a big season.
On defense, there have to be some major concerns about the run defense. They allowed Anthony Tyus III to rush 166 times for 203 yards and two touchdowns. The passing game also wasn’t great, and they are going to need the defense to be a whole lot better here.
Georgia Tech Looks for Third Win
Georgia Tech has won two games so far this season, including an impressive one in the first game against a very good Florida State Seminoles team. In the last game against Georgia State, the Yellow Jackets ended up winning a 35-12 victory. Haynes King had another strong game, completing 24 of his 29 passes for 275 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. King has looked impressive in the first couple of games, and he’s going to continue the success. Running back Jamala Haynes also ran wild, and he finished with 17 carries for 84 yards and a touchdown. Malik Rutherford caught seven passes for 131 yards and a touchdown.
The defense has also been strong and in the last game, they gave up only 12 points. They could have been a little better against the pass, and if they want to take that next step forward, creating a few more turnovers is key. Georgia Tech will meet VMI and Louisville after this game.
Syracuse vs Georgia Tech Prediction
Georgia Tech has a lot of confidence, and they aren’t afraid to go on the road and find success. Haynes King is going to have another big game, but it’s going to actually come down to the run defense. Syracuse’s defense is awful, and they are going to be awful again here with slowing down the run. Georgia Tech is going to run wild, and they are going to cruise to the victory. Back Georgia Tech against the spread here.
