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One of the top quarterbacks in college football will be on display when John Rhys Plumlee and the UCF Knights (2-1) host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (1-2) on Saturday, September 24, 2022.
The Knights are expected to win by at least two touchdowns (currently -20.5) versus the Yellow Jackets. The over/under for this matchup is 56.5 points.
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Game Info and Betting Lines for UCF vs. Georgia Tech
- Game Day: Saturday, September 24, 2022
- Game Time: 4:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPNU
- Location: Orlando, Florida
- Stadium: FBC Mortgage Stadium
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds | Favorite Moneyline | Underdog Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knights | -20.5 | -110 | -110 | 56.5 | -110 | -110 | -1481 | +750 |
UCF Betting Insights
- Georgia Tech has compiled a 0-3-0 record against the spread this season.
- Georgia Tech is 0-1 against the spread when an underdog by 20.5 points or more this season.
- Georgia Tech’s three games with a set total this year have all gone under the over/under.
UCF Stats & Insights
- UCF has been thriving on both offense and defense, ranking seventh-best in total offense (530.7 yards per game) and 18th-best in total defense (269.3 yards allowed per game).
- UCF is putting up 36.7 points per game offensively this season (45th in the FBS), and is surrendering 14.7 points per game (29th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- UCF has the 47th-ranked offense this year in terms of passing yards (259.3 passing yards per game), and has been more effective on defense, ranking seventh-best with just 119.7 passing yards allowed per game.
- On offense, UCF has been a top-25 unit in terms of rushing yards, ranking fifth-best in the FBS by averaging 271.3 per game. The Knights rank 80th on defense (149.7 rushing yards allowed per game).
- UCF has the 26th-ranked offense this season in terms of third-down efficiency (51.0% conversion rate), and has been more effective on the other side of the ball, ranking 18th-best with a 25.6% third-down conversion rate allowed.
- UCF has forced two total turnovers (110th in the FBS) this season and have turned it over four times (50th in the FBS) for -2a turnover margin of -2, 100th-ranked in college football.
UCF’s Best Players
- Plumlee has been a dual threat for UCF so far this season. He has 778 passing yards, completing 60.4% of his passes and tossing five touchdown passes and two interceptions this season. He’s rushed for 290 yards (96.7 ypg) on 52 carries with three rushing touchdowns.
- Johnny Richardson has carried the ball 21 times for 185 yards (61.7 per game) while also racking up 58 yards through the air, scoring one time.
- Javon Baker’s 251 yards as a receiver pace the team. He’s been targeted 31 times and has collected 17 catches and two touchdowns.
- Ryan O’Keefe has put up a 130-yard season so far, reeling in 13 passes on 20 targets.
- Alec Holler’s four receptions have turned into 115 yards.
- Justin Hodges has racked up 1.0 sack to pace the team, while also picking up 1.0 TFL and five tackles.
- Jason Johnson is the team’s top-tackler this year. He’s collected 17 tackles.
- Divaad Wilson leads the team with one interception, while also collecting five tackles and one pass defended.
Georgia Tech Betting Insights
- Georgia Tech has not covered the spread in a game yet this year (0-3-0).
- Georgia Tech has not yet covered the spread as underdogs of 20.5 points or more this year (0-1).
- None of Georgia Tech’s three games with a set total this season have hit the over.
Georgia Tech Stats & Insights
- Georgia Tech has plenty of room to get better, as it ranks sixth-worst in total yards per game (264.7) and 17th-worst in total yards surrendered per game (441.0).
- Georgia Tech has not been getting things done offensively, ranking 11th-worst in the FBS with 15.0 points per game. It has been better defensively, giving up 33.3 points per contest (104th-ranked).
- Georgia Tech’s passing offense has been a bottom-25 unit this season, putting up 141.7 passing yards per game, which ranks 12th-worst in the FBS. Defensively, it ranks 91st with 253.7 passing yards allowed per contest.
- Georgia Tech ranks 98th in rushing yards per game (123.0), but it has been less productive on the other side of the ball, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS with 187.3 rushing yards allowed per contest.
- Georgia Tech’s offense has not been getting things done on third down, ranking 13th-worst in the FBS with a 28.9% third-down conversion rate. It has been more productive defensively, surrendering a 44.4% third-down rate (106th-ranked).
- Georgia Tech has compiled six forced turnovers this season and have turned it over two times, resulting in a +4 turnover margin, which ranks 16th-best in the FBS.
Georgia Tech’s Best Players
- Jeff Sims has been a dual threat for Georgia Tech this season. He has 425 passing yards (141.7 per game) while completing 57.6% of his passes. He’s tossed one touchdown pass and two interceptions this season. On the ground, he’s compiled 87 yards (29.0 ypg) on 37 carries.
- Dontae Smith has run for 154 yards on 25 carries so far this year while scoring three times on the ground.
- Nate McCollum’s 107 receiving yards (35.7 yards per game) are a team high. He has 12 receptions on 15 targets.
- Malachi Carter has collected 64 receiving yards (21.3 yards per game) on five receptions.
- Malik Rutherford’s eight targets have resulted in six grabs for 62 yards.
- Keion White has 2.0 sacks to lead the team, and also has 2.0 TFL and nine tackles.
- Charlie Thomas, Georgia Tech’s tackle leader, has 21 tackles, 1.0 TFL, one sack, and one interception this year.
- Derrik Allen leads the team with one interception, while also collecting seven tackles and one pass defended.
