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It’s a rivalry that spans generations, flips expectations, and reminds both fanbases that bragging rights are priceless. This year, Georgia enters as the clear powerhouse, but Georgia Tech has just enough offensive firepower to make this more intriguing than the rankings suggest.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGeorgia has been a machine all season. The Bulldogs score 34.3 points per game, 20th nationally, and their defense remains elite, allowing only 18.5 points (14th in the country). Kirby Smart’s team hasn’t just won games; they’ve controlled them. They dictate tempo, collapse run lanes, and force opponents to play perfect football just to stay close.
Georgia Tech, meanwhile, is coming off a tough loss to Pittsburgh, but the Jackets can still stress a defense. They average 32.9 points per game, the 22nd-best mark in college football. Their challenge is on the other side of the ball, where they allow 27.2 points per game, ranking 77th nationally. Against Georgia, that defensive inconsistency can become a major problem quickly.
But rivalry games aren’t played on spreadsheets. History has given us countless Georgia–Georgia Tech upsets, momentum swings, and unforgettable finishes. Georgia leads the all-time series 72–39–5, yet every November, Tech circles this game in red.
Georgia is the heavy favorite, and deservedly so, but overlook the Yellow Jackets at your own risk. If Georgia Tech’s offense finds a rhythm early, this could get fun fast.
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