Clemson Football Opponent: Scouting Report vs. Georgia Tech

3) Even if Clemson is the more talented team, that option attack can always be tough to prepare for. What advantages do you see Georgia Tech having coming into this game?

Dylan: That’s a great question and it’s honestly a hard one to answer. When you look at in a matchup to matchup basis, it can be hard to find a spot where the Yellow Jackets may truly have the advantage. The Georgia Tech offensive line will not be able to withstand consistent pressure from Clemson’s front seven throughout the game which will mitigate the offense’s success like it has in year past.

The outside running lanes will be open at times thanks to Tech’s group of wideouts being strong blockers, but Clemson’s overall speed on defense is going to also mitigate those gains on the outside. On defense, the Jackets front seven right now lacks the speed and athleticism to create too much chaos while the secondary is rather young which leaves them prone to mistakes.

In the end, the one advantage the Yellow Jackets will have is their punter, Pressley Harvin III. While he hasn’t had the consistency to start this season that he would like, Harvin has All-American potential and is tremendous at flipping field position when he’s on his game. If Harvin can flip the field position, and Georgia Tech’s defenses can make just enough stops or big plays, than it will give the Jackets at least a fighters chance in the game.