Georgia Tech vs Syracuse Picks and Prediction – 9/7/2024

The Syracuse Orange will welcome the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Week 2 for an ACC matchup in New York. Georgia Tech comes into Week 2 with two wins already following a 23 point victory against Florida State a week ago. Defensively Georgia Tech had some issues giving up 360 total yards but allowed just three third down conversions holding Georgia State to 12 points. Offensively the Yellow Jackets dominated scoring 35 points on 499 total yards after a 21 point second half. For other college football action see our College Football Picks.

Haynes King is the offensive leader for Georgia Tech through two games having completed 35 passes 421 yards and two scores. Jamal Haynes leads the team with 159 yards and three scores on 28 carries this season. Eric Singleton Jr. has added 45 yards and one score despite just two carries. Malik Rutherford is receiving number one for the Yellow Jackets with 197 yards and one touchdown on 11 grabs through two games.

The Syracuse Orange stay at home and week two undefeated on the year following a 16 point victory against Ohio. Defensively Syracuse struggled immensely giving up 436 yards but forced a turnover and allowed just 22 points in the win. Offensively Syracuse was top tier pouring in 38 points on 480 total yards despite scoring no points in the first quarter.

Kyle McCord led the Syracuse offense completing 27 passes for 354 yards and four scores in the game. LeQuint Allen was the top ball carrier with 98 yards on 15 carries, while Trebor Pena added 9 yards and one score on three carries. Oronde Gadsden II led the team with 108 yards and one score on 7 receptions.

Both teams come into week two undefeated, but Georgia Tech has the edge in this game. Look for the Yellow Jackets to use their experience already this season as it will be their third game overall. Take Georgia Tech to overwhelm a bad defensive team leading to their third victory of the season in New York. Final Score Prediction, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets win and cover 28-17.