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No. 17 Miami set to open ACC play against Georgia Tech

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October 5, 2023

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No. 17 Miami set to open ACC play against Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech (2-3, 1-1 ACC) at No. 17 Miami (4-0, 0-0), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network)

Line: Miami by 20 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Series record: Miami, 14-13.

WHAT’S AT STAKE?

Miami has a shot at its third 5-0 start in the last 19 seasons (going 10-0 in 2017, 7-0 in 2013), plus gets an opportunity to open Atlantic Coast Conference play with a win after getting through its non-conference schedule unscathed. For Georgia Tech, bowl hopes might already be at stake. A defeat here would put the Yellow Jackets at four losses with North Carolina, Clemson and Georgia still on their schedule.

KEY MATCHUP

Miami’s offense vs. Georgia Tech’s third-down defense. The Yellow Jackets couldn’t get off the field last week against Bowling Green, which held the ball for 42 minutes and converted 10 of 17 third-down tries. A day after that game, Georgia Tech elevated Kevin Sherrer to defensive coordinator.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King (10) passes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, in Atlanta. Credit: AP/Daniel Varnado

PLAYERS TO WATCH

Georgia Tech: QB Haynes King has been the brightest spot for the Yellow Jackets, completing nearly 65% of his passes and averaging 296 yards through the air per game.

Miami: DB Te’Cory Couch had two interceptions in his Miami career before grabbing two in the Hurricanes’ most recent contest, a win over Temple two weeks ago.

FACTS & FIGURES

The Hurricanes enter the week leading the nation in rushing defense (48.0 yards per game, well ahead of No. 2 Ohio’s 66.6) and fourth in passing efficiency (192.92, behind only Air Force, USC and Washington). … Georgia Tech ranks third-worst nationally in rushing defense (224.2 yards per game allowed). Miami is averaging 222.5 yards on the ground per game, ninth-best in the nation so far. The Hurricanes’ 6.449 yards per carry is third-best nationally behind Oregon (7.06) and Kentucky (6.454) … Miami would match its win total for the entire 2022 season (5-7) with a victory. … Georgia Tech has outscored opponents 93-49 in first halves, then been outscored 105-69 after halftime. … Miami WR Xavier Restrepo is 20 receiving yards shy of 1,000 for his career. … Miami is 1-13 all-time against Georgia Tech when scoring less than 24 points, and 13-0 against the Yellow Jackets when scoring 24 or more.

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Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker announces his plans for the 2025 season

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January 6, 2025

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Georgia linebacker Jalon Walker announces his plans for the 2025 season

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2025 freshmen to watch: Defense

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January 6, 2025

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2025 freshmen to watch: Defense

It’s time to look ahead to 2025.

Georgia’s 2024 season ended with a 23-10 loss to Notre Dame in the Sugar Bowl on January 2. The Bulldogs now turn their focus to the offseason in preparation for the 2025 campaign.

UGASports has an early look at some freshmen to watch on the defensive side of the ball.

DT Elijah Griffin

Griffin is exactly the type of game-wrecking presence Georgia has needed along the defensive line. At 6-foot-5 and 300 pounds, the Pooler native profiles nicely as a 3-technique who could also play nose in Georgia’s defense. Griffin shined all year for Savannah Christian and dominated competition at the Under Armour All-American Game. With several big bodies leaving Athens, there should be ample opportunity for Griffin to play early in his career.

EDGE Isaiah Gibson

Gibson is an elite athletic specimen on the edge. Georgia lists the Warner Robins native at 6-foot-4 and 255 pounds, and he will only get bigger and stronger through his first few months in Georgia’s strength and conditioning program. The Bulldogs have used multiple first-year players in situational packages in recent years, and Gibson very well could be next on that list.

LB Zayden Walker

Walker already has impressive linebacker size, listed by Georgia at 6-foot-2 and 220 pounds. But Walker also has the athleticism to play in space and move from sideline to sideline. Similar with players along the defensive front, freshmen linebackers such as Chris Cole have been able to carve out situational roles for themselves. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see Walker on the field in some capacity in 2025.

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What Georgia-based productions are up for Golden Globe awards?

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January 5, 2025

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What Georgia-based productions are up for Golden Globe awards?

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Golden Gloves aired Sunday night, and Georgia’s status as a film and TV production hub is bearing fruit on the big stage.

The Peach State was represented on both the film and TV sides of the awards, through both native actors and productions filmed in Georgia.

Gabriel LaBelle was nominated for Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy for his performance in Saturday Night, a film about the first ever episode of Saturday Night Live. The movie was shot in both Atlanta and Fayetteville. LaBelle lost to Sebastian Stan for his role in A Different Man.

Kathryn Hahn was nominated for Best Performance in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for her performance in Agatha All Along. The Disney+ series was partially shot at Trilith Studios in Atlanta. Hahn lost to Jean Smart for her role in Hacks.

Actor Donald Glover, who grew in Stone Mountain, was nominated for Best Actor – Television Series Drama for his role in Mr. and Mrs. Smith. Glover lost to Hiroyuki Sanada for his role in Shōgun.

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