Georgia Tech Opens as 13.5-Point Underdog at Clemson

Georgia Tech will travel to Clemson on November 14 carrying a 13.5-point underdog line, with the total set at 50.5. The matchup comes after the Yellow Jackets lost 44-17 at home to Louisville, while Clemson beat Syracuse on the road to improve to 6-3 and extend its winning streak to two games.

The teams’ fortunes have shifted since Georgia Tech snapped a long run of losses to Clemson last season. The Yellow Jackets are struggling, while Clemson remains in contention in the Atlantic Coast Conference race. Georgia Tech has not won at Clemson’s Death Valley since 2008.

Georgia Tech’s latest loss exposed continued problems on offense and defense, along with uncertainty at quarterback. Coach Brent Key used Alberto Mendoza and Grady Adamson against Louisville, but neither secured the starting role for the Clemson game. Key said the team’s difficulties stem from several issues, some of which began well before the current week of preparation.

Georgia Tech has yet to surpass 28 points against a Football Bowl Subdivision opponent this season and has struggled to run the ball and stop opponents. The road challenge is heightened by Clemson’s defense, described as one of the ACC’s strongest and featuring several players viewed as NFL prospects. The Yellow Jackets will try to address their problems before facing the Tigers.