- Matchup: Louisville Cardinals vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ACC Network
- Betting Odds: Yellow Jackets (+13.5)
- Total Points Over/Under: 60.5
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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-6) are set to clash with the Louisville Cardinals (5-3) at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Yellow Jackets are being opened as 13.5-point underdogs according to oddsmakers. The game’s total is posted at 60.5 points.
Coming into this match, the Louisville Cardinals hold a 5-3 record for the season. Their last performance was against the Stanford Cardinal, where they secured a dominant win with a score of 52-24. The Cardinals executed 33 rushing attempts, amassing 296 yards and averaging an impressive 9.0 yards per carry. Over the course of the game, they completed 62 plays for a total of 545 yards. On the defensive side, Louisville allowed 23 completions out of 38 attempts for 270 yards, achieving a completion percentage of 60.5%. Against the run, the Cardinals conceded 81 yards on 31 attempts, averaging 2.6 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Louisville Cardinals are averaging 40.4 points per game. They are currently ranked 9th nationally in rushing yards with an average of 225.1 yards per contest. Louisville has amassed a total of 3,937 yards this season with 13 passing touchdowns and 29 rushing touchdowns. They have recorded 175 first downs while facing 58 penalties for a total of 576 yards lost. Moreover, the Cardinals have turned over the football 7 times.
On the defensive front, the Cardinals rank 95th nationwide, giving up an average of 27.0 points per game. They allow 3.7 yards per rushing attempt and an average of 142.3 rushing yards per game, totaling 1,138 yards given up over 8 games this season. In terms of passing defense, they have surrendered 2,152 yards, ranking 128th in Division 1. The Cardinals are giving up 269.0 passing yards per contest with a completion percentage allowed of 61.2%. This results in an overall yardage average of 411.3 yards per game, placing them 117th nationally. They have allowed 15 touchdowns through the air and 10 on the ground.
The Yellow Jackets come into this matchup with a 2-6 record for the season. Their previous game ended in a loss against the Pittsburgh Panthers, where they fell 34-11. In that game, Georgia Tech managed 238 yards while running 76 plays, averaging 3.1 yards per play. They recorded 95 rushing yards on 33 attempts, averaging 2.9 yards per carry. On defense, the Yellow Jackets conceded 281 rushing yards on 55 attempts, allowing an average of 5.1 yards per carry. Their secondary permitted a completion rate of 40.6%, giving up 180 yards on 13 completions out of 32 attempts.
Regarding scoring, the Yellow Jackets rank 91st nationally, averaging 24.8 points per game. The Georgia Tech offense generates an average of 361.1 yards per game, placing them 87th in the country. They have accumulated 514 penalty yards from 62 infractions, ranking 30th in college football for penalties. This season, they have thrown 6 interceptions and lost 5 fumbles, while successfully achieving 168 first downs. The Yellow Jackets have thrown for a total of 1,930 yards, averaging 241.3 passing yards per game, which ranks them 54th in Division 1. They average 119.9 rushing yards per game, totaling 959 yards so far.
This season, Georgia Tech has allowed 1,754 rushing yards (219.3 yards per game) and 16 rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they have conceded 12 passing touchdowns and 195.0 yards per game, ranking them 40th in Division 1. They have given up a total of 246 points thus far. The Yellow Jackets’ defense has recovered 4 fumbles and intercepted 2 passes during the campaign. With 565 plays against them this season, they rank 112th in D-1 and are allowing an average of 30.8 points per game, placing them 116th in D-1.
Who will come out on top in this Cardinals vs. Yellow Jackets college football matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Take the Yellow Jackets +13.5
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