FBS-CFB Game Preview: Syracuse Orange (3-4) vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-0)

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Venue & Game Info

Stadium: Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, 177 North Avenue NW, Atlanta, GA 30313

Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET

Broadcast: ESPN

Weather Forecast: Sunny, 68°F at kickoff, light winds (5–7 mph), no rain expected.

Team Recent Form

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets:

Last game: 27-18 win vs. Duke

Offense: 35.3 PPG, 462.4 YPG

Defense: 20.6 PPG allowed, 370.1 YPG allowed

Strength: Dual-threat QB Haynes King and a dominant rushing attack.

Syracuse Orange:

Last game: 30-13 loss vs. Pittsburgh

Offense: 26.7 PPG, 400.9 YPG

Defense: 29.9 PPG allowed, 421.9 YPG allowed

Strength: Passing game led by WR Johntay Cook II.

Injury Report

Georgia Tech: No major injuries reported.

Syracuse: QB Steve Angeli (questionable, shoulder); RB depth limited with Yasin Willis carrying heavy load.

Key Player Matchups

QB Haynes King (GT): 1,176 yards, 4 TD, 1 INT; also 560 rushing yards, 10 TD – centerpiece of Tech’s offense.

RB Jamal Haynes (GT): 400+ rushing yards, versatile backfield weapon.

WR Isiah Canion (GT): 288 yards, 2 TD – deep threat.

QB Rickie Collins (SU): 126 yards, 2 TD, 3 INT last week – turnover-prone.

RB Yasin Willis (SU): 358 yards, 4 TD – key to sustaining drives.

WR Johntay Cook II (SU): 456 yards, 2 TD – Syracuse’s top playmaker.

Series History

All-time: Series tied 1–1 in last two meetings.

Last meeting: Syracuse and Georgia Tech split their past two matchups, each covering once.

Betting Trends

Georgia Tech: 5-2 ATS this season; 1-1 ATS as 17+ point favorite.

Syracuse: 3-3-1 ATS; 2-0 ATS as 17+ point underdog.

Totals: GT games 4-3 O/U; Syracuse games 3-4 O/U.

Historical Betting Results: Last two meetings split 1-1 ATS, one OVER, one UNDER.

Projection: Georgia Tech 37 – Syracuse 15

Game Odds

Syracuse Orange                              52.5

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets        – 17

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, October 24, 2025

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