- Matchup: Syracuse Orange vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
- Event Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025
- Venue: Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, GA
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Yellow Jackets favored by 17.5 points
- Total Points Line: 54
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This Saturday, October 25, 2025, the Syracuse Orange (3-4) are set to clash with the undefeated Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (7-0) at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets enter this contest as 17.5-point favorites with a total points line set at 54.
The Syracuse Orange carry a season record of 3-4 as they enter this matchup. In their previous outing, they faced the Pittsburgh Panthers and suffered a defeat, ending the game at 30-13. On defense, the Orange allowed 115 rushing yards on 43 attempts, averaging 2.7 yards per carry. Syracuse’s secondary gave up 140 yards on 13 completions from 24 attempts, representing a completion rate of 54.2%. By the end of the game, the Orange recorded 64 plays resulting in 212 total yards. For their own offense, Syracuse rushed the ball 30 times for a mere 76 yards, averaging just 2.5 yards per attempt.
In terms of scoring, the Syracuse Orange average 26.7 points per game. Offensively, they are managing just 106.6 rushing yards per game, placing them at 121st in the nation. Over the course of the season, Syracuse tallied 2,806 total yards. On the scoring front, they have achieved 15 passing touchdowns and 9 rushing touchdowns along with 154 first downs, but have been hindered by 43 penalties totaling 397 yards and 15 turnovers.
On the defensive side, Syracuse has allowed 1,887 passing yards, ranking 126th in Division 1, with an average of 269.6 passing yards conceded per game and a completion rate of 62.8%. Overall, they’re permitting 421.1 yards per game, placing them 117th in Division 1. On the ground, they’ve allowed 9 rushing touchdowns along with 1,061 total rushing yards across 7 games, averaging 151.6 yards per game and yielding 4.6 yards per carry. Syracuse’s defense ranks 109th nationally, allowing an average of 29.9 points per game.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets arrive at this showdown with an impressive 7-0 record this season. In their last match, they secured a win over the Duke Blue Devils with a score of 27-18. The Jackets executed a solid offensive outing, amassing 376 yards over 57 plays, with a per-play average of 6.6 yards. In the ground game, they averaged 4.8 yards per carry, resulting in 171 yards from 36 attempts. Defensively, Georgia Tech limited their opponents to 68 rushing yards on 32 attempts (2.1 yards per carry), while their pass defense faced a completion rate of 72.7%, allowing 373 yards from 32 completions on 44 attempts.
When analyzing their scoring ability, the Yellow Jackets rank 32nd nationally, with an average of 35.3 points per game. Georgia Tech boasts an offensive average of 462.4 yards per game, positioning them 19th in Division 1. They’ve incurred 340 penalty yards through 43 infractions, ranking 69th in D-1. The offense has recorded 161 first downs while committing 2 interceptions and allowing 5 fumbles to be recovered by opponents. They have accumulated 1,638 passing yards so far, averaging 234.0 passing yards per game, which ranks 68th nationally. Additionally, they average 228.4 rushing yards per game, with a total of 1,599 rushing yards for the year.
On the defensive end, Georgia Tech has allowed a total of 1,085 rushing yards (155.0 per game) and 8 rushing touchdowns this season. In terms of passing, they have conceded 10 touchdowns and an average of 215.1 passing yards per game, which situates them at 57th in the nation. This season, they have given up 144 total points. They have encountered 3 fumbles and 2 interceptions, engaging in 481 defensive plays, ranking them 97th overall. The Yellow Jackets’ defense permits 20.6 points per game, placing them at 42nd in the country.
Who do you predict will cover the spread in this Orange vs. Yellow Jackets college football game?
Prediction: Take the Yellow Jackets -17.5
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