Georgia Tech Football vs UCF: Gameday Preview
UCF Knights at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Bobby Dodd Stadium – Atlanta, GA
3:30 P.M. – ABC
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets got win No.1 under their belt last weekend against Florida State in a 16-13 come from behind victory. True freshman Jeff Sims put together a tremendous performance in his first ever start and looks like a future potential star for the Yellow Jackets. The Yellow Jackets defense started off a bit slow but were able to get their feet under them after the first quarter and for the most part, shut down Florida State’s offense in the second half but through the air and on the ground.
Their opponent on Saturday will be a bit tougher. As the UCF Golden Knights, who have gone 35-4 over the last three seasons come to Atlanta for the Jackets home opener (and UCF’s season opener). It will be the fourth all-time matchup between the two programs, with the Yellow Jackets winning each of the last three matchups. It will be the first matchup on Saturday between the two programs since the 2000 season. It’s also worth noting that Geoff Collins has coached against UCF, facing them twice during his time with the Temple Owls. The Owls lost both of those matchups.
Entering Saturday, the Yellow Jackets are 7.5-point underdogs to the Knights, marking the second straight week the Jackets as an underdog of a touchdown or more. Last week, the Yellow Jackets entered the game as nearly two touchdown underdogs prior to their upset of Florida State.
Before we move on here are links to our content from throughout the week;
Georgia Tech Football: Jackets up as 8.5-point underdogs to UCF
Georgia Tech Football: Jeff Sims and Curtis Ryans Gain Recognition From ACC
Georgia Tech Football: Offensive Position Grades in Win Over Florida State
Georgia Tech Football: Grading The Yellow Jackets Defense Against FSU
Georgia Tech Football: Jeff Sims Awarded Manning Quarterback of the Week
Georgia Tech vs. Central Florida: Offensive Comparison