Georgia Tech is under the radar after a losing season. They return 8 starters on offense, and their defense got a big upgrade in their defensive coordinator Nate Woody. Ga Tech already pitched their first shutout in game 1 defeating and dominating Alcorn State of FCS. Alcorn State was picked by many to win their conference so it was an impressive victory by the final of 41-0.

Georgia Tech also has a senior QB running the offense which is always a big deal for Georgia Tech. Meanwhile USF only has 11 returning starters losing their best QB ever in Quinton Flowers, and their top 2 RB's and top WR. They also lost their top 3 tacklers and the front 7 on defense lost a ton of talent. That does not bode well for defending the triple option. ACC has done well the last two years facing the American going 4-1, and Georgia Tech is 2-0 all time facing the AAC. The last time South Florida's defense faced the triple option they faced Navy and gave up 45 points.