Minnesota vs Georgia Tech 12/26/18 - Quick Lane Bowl - CFB Picks & Predictions

On December 26, the Minnesota Golden Gophers will play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. The Golden Gophers finished the season 6-6 after defeating Wisconsin 37-15. The special teams for Minnesota scored on a Demetrius Douglas 69-yard punt return and the defense shut down the vaunted running attack of the Badgers star back Jonathan Taylor.

Georgia Tech finished the season 7-5 but lost its last game 45-21 to Georgia snapping a four-game winning streak for the Yellow Jackets. The school announced that head coach Paul Johnson was leaving after 11 seasons, but will remain with the team through its bowl appearance. Emotions could play a part in the game as players will want to send off their coach in a positive manner. Tanner Morgan has thrown for 1,269 yards, seven touchdowns and six interceptions for Minnesota. The leading rusher for the Golden Gophers is Mohamed Ibrahim with 936 yards rushing and seven touchdowns. The leading receiver is Tyler Johnson with 74 receptions for 1,112 yards and 10 touchdowns.

Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall has thrown for 824 yards, five touchdowns and four interceptions, while leading the Yellow Jackets in rushing with 896 yards and 11 touchdowns. Tobias Oliver is second in rushing with 807 yards and 12 touchdowns. Brad Stewart leads Georgia Tech in receiving with 268 yards and three touchdowns.