GAME BREAKDOWN
KEY MATCHUP: The Georgia Tech defense has struggled to keep up with up-tempo teams. South Florida burned them, as did Clemson last week. Bowling Green is another up-tempo team that will try to force Tech to change its approach.
The key for the Yellow Jackets will need to find some rhythm on offense, grind out the yardage and control the clock. That will only be possible if they eliminate fundamental mistakes (the center-quarterback exchange, fumbles and missed assignments) that have short-circuited drives.
Prospects are good, since Miami (Ohio) ran for 289 yards against Bowling Green a week ago.
ROSTER REPORT:
–P Pressley Harvin, a sophomore, continues to show a powerful leg. He is averaging 44.3 yards per kick and has booted four of his 13 50-plus yards, with a long of 62.
–FB KirVonte Benson, a junior, is out for the year after knee surgery.
–OL Will Bryan, a senior, missed his second straight game with a lower body injury. His status is not known.
–DB Jaytlin Askew, a sophomore, missed the Clemson game with an upper-body injury. He had his arm in a sling. His status is not known.
–DB Tre Swilling missed the game Clemson game due to a violation of team rules. He is expected to play on Saturday.
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