Georgia Tech vs USF: Five Quick Hits Following Saturdays 49-38 loss

Georgia Tech vs USF: Five Quick Hits Following Saturday’s 49-38 loss

TAMPA, FL - SEPTEMBER 08: Head coach Charlie Strong of the South Florida Bulls and head coach Paul Johnson of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets shake hands following a game at Raymond James Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

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TAMPA, FL – SEPTEMBER 08: Tobias Oliver #8 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets rushes during a game against the South Florida Bulls at Raymond James Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) /

4) Tobias Oliver may be the real deal:

If there was any bright spot from Saturday’s loss it was the play of redshirt freshman Tobias Oliver. The Warner Robins native entered the game following an injury to starting quarterback TaQuon Marshall and was impressive in his three series under center, leading the Jackets to three straight scoring drives.

While Oliver didn’t get any chances to pass the ball against the Bulls, he showed his ability to keep the ball moving. Oliver ended up having 18 rushing attempts in the game for 97-yards and three touchdowns. During his time in, the Yellow Jackets offense saw 17 consecutive plays go for either a positive gain or a touchdown.

There will be questions going forward if he can pass the ball but if Marshall goes down again this season, the Yellow Jackets should have confidence in Oliver to take over and get the job done.