Georgia Tech has started its season off 2-0 and got a dominant victory over Gardner Webb yesterday. Next up for the Yellow Jackets is a date with long time rival Clemson. Georgia Tech has not beaten Clemson since 2014 and with the way the Tigers have struggled to start the season, this seems like a prime opportunity for Brent Key to get a big ACC victory at home.
Before we get to that game though, how did PFF (Pro Football Focus) grade the Yellow Jackets yesterday? Snap counts are in parentheses.
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1. WR Jordan Allen- 89.5 (5)
2. OL Josh Petty- 79.5 (4)
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3. WR Isiah Canion- 77.5 (28)
4. QB Aaron Philo- 75.7 (59)
5. WR Malik Rutherford- 73.5 (13)
6. RB Jamal Haynes- 72.7 (27)
7. WR Dean Patterson- 66.2 (29)
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8. OL Tana Alo-Tupuola- 65.9 (35)
9. WR Zion Taylor- 65. 2(35)
10. WR Eric Rivers- 64.9 (22)
11. RB J.P. Powell- 62. 4 (5)
12. RB Malachi Hosley- 61.5 (26)
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13. OL Ethan Mackenny- 61.0 (56)
14. OL Harrison Moore- 60.9 (56)
15. QB Graham Knowles- 60.6 (1)
16. WR Debron Gatling- 60.0 (1)
17. OL Will Reed- 59.9 (4)
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18. OL Kevin Peay- 59.8 (4)
19. OL Peyton Joseph- 59.5 (4)
20. OL Jameson Riggs- 59.4 (11)
21. RB Daylon Gordon- 59.3 (6)
22. OL Keylan Rutledge- 56.6 (56)
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23. WR Bailey Stockton- 56.2 (22)
24. TE Luke Harping- 56.0 (12)
25. TE Brett Seither- 55.7 (16)
26. OL Joe Fusile- 55.6 (25)
27. RB Shane Marshall- 53.8 (4)
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28. OL Malachi Carney- 53. 6 (45)
29. TE J.T. Byrne- 53. 1 (30)
30. TE Josh Beetham- 38.2 (19)
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The No. 6 Georgia Bulldogs (2-0) square off against a fellow SEC foe when they visit the No. 15 Tennessee Volunteers (2-0) on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Neyland Stadium.
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Stats to know
Georgia, on average, scores 15 more points (36.5) than Tennessee allows (21.5).
Georgia’s offense has averaged 454.5 yards per game this season, 158 more than the 296.5 Tennessee’s defense has allowed.
Tennessee racks up 58.5 points per game, 52 more than Georgia allows (6.5).
Tennessee averages 605 yards per game, 403.5 more yards than the 201.5 Georgia gives up.
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The USC Trojans are coming off a massive victory against the Missouri State Bears, 73-13. It was the highest-scoring game for the program since 1930. It was a statement win for USC coach Lincoln Riley and the Trojans, who opened up the season 1-0.
Moving forward, the USC Trojans will take on the Georgia Southern Eagles, who opened up the season with a 42-14 loss against Fresno State. Riley and the Trojans came out firing in week one, but they must keep up the momentum into the next game.
Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley reacts during the game against the Missouri State Bears at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The USC Trojans are 24.5-point favorites on DraftKings Sportsbook against the Georgia Southern Eagles at L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
The USC offense opened up just as the team had hoped it would. Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava started the season just as he had left off, with a big performance. In the first half, Maiava went 15-of-18 for 295 yards and two touchdowns. He threw no interceptions, which is something that he had to improve on heading into the season.
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USC wide receiver Makai Lemon was a big target, finishing the game with seven receptions for 90 yards. Wide receiver Jakobi Lane had just three receptions for 33 yards.
One of the biggest players in the Trojans’ receiving game was tight end Lake McRee. He played in 10 games, but with his injuries, it was unclear how he would perform. The USC tight end showed he will be a big playmaker for the offense this season.
Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans quarterback Jayden Maiava (14) prepares to take the snap against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Freshman running back King Miller showed the college football world that he has immense potential after his first game with USC. He had four carries for 80 yards and one touchdown. He also caught one pass, taking it for 73 yards and a touchdown.
The offense finished the game with nine touchdowns, with eight different players scoring. The team showed that despite how the 2024 season went and the number of transfer portal departures, the Trojans have talented depth.
“I like the mix of talent. I think it’s the most talented, well-rounded group that we’ve had,” Riley said after the game. “So, there’s no question we’re gonna need all of those guys.”
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Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The USC defense allowed just one touchdown, which came in the second quarter. Missouri State quarterback had a couple of good passes to drive downfield. Aside from that, the USC defense did not allow the Bears to get anything going on offense.
The Trojans’ defense racked up five sacks and 13 tackles for loss. This was without freshman defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart, who is coming in with high expectations. Defensive end Braylan Shelby led with two sacks and will be an exciting player to watch moving forward.
USC defensive backs Bishop Fitzgerald and Garrett Pomerantz both had big interceptions. Fitzgerald had one for 39 yards and scored a touchdown. Pomerantz did not have a pick-six, but returned his interception for 37 yards.
Sep 21, 2024; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; Georgia Southern Eagles head coach Clay Helton watches from the sideline during the first half against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images / Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
The Georgia Southern Eagles started the season off with a tough loss against the Fresno State Bulldogs. The Eagles started the game well, heading into halftime with a 14-13 lead, but could not get into the end zone in the second half.
Eagles quarterback JC French finished the game with 158 passing yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw one interception. Wide receiver Camden Brown led the team with four receptions for 55 yards and one touchdown, but Josh Dallas was another big target, with five receptions for 48 yards.
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The run game struggled to get much going with 84 total rushing yards. Running back OJ Arnold led the team with nine carries for 41 yards.
Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans running back King Miller (30) scores on a 75-yard touchdown run against the Missouri State Bears in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Defensively, Georgia Southern did not record any sacks, but did have two interceptions, caught by defensive back Chance Gamble and linebacker Brandon Tyson.
USC is once again opening as massive home favorites. If the Trojans can start the game strong, they can control the game and start the season 2-0.
The USC Trojans and Georgia Southern Eagles will kick off on Sept. 6 at 5:30 p.m. PT at L.A. Memorial Coliseum.
The Dallas Cowboys had the day off on Saturday before returning to the practice field on Sunday to begin the final preparations for Thursday night’s NFL opener against the Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles.
But, while the players had off, the scouting department was staying busy and traveling across the country to check out some of the top NFL draft prospects in college football.
According to reports, Cowboys scouts made the trip to Athens to watch the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs deliver a 45-7 shellacking to the Marshall Thundering Herd.
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Georgia boasts several top defensive draft prospects and players who could fit right into Matt Eberflus’ system. According to ESPN, Georgia has two projected first-round prospects and 11 potential draft picks.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Daniel Harris intercepts a pass against the Texas Longhorns in the SEC Championship game / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Among the top Bulldogs prospects are the stellar linebacker duo of CJ Allen and Raylen Wilson, who many believe are the best pair of linebackers in the country.
Georgia also boasts 6-foot-3, 195-pound cornerback Daniel Harris, who is in his first year as a starter, and promising defensive tackle Christen Miller, who has been tabbed as a potential breakout candidate.
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There are plenty of players the Cowboys could have been in town to see, but it’s no coincidence that Georgia’s top pro prospects play positions of need for Dallas.
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It will be worth keeping an eye on the top Bulldogs throughout the 2025 season.
Georgia Bulldogs defensive lineman Christen Miller tackles Mississippi Rebels running back Quinshon Judkins / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
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