10 things to know about Georgia Tech vs. Pitt

Georgia Tech players celebrate after the 37-10 victory over Jacksonville State Sept. 9. The Jackets will face Pitt in their ACC opener Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Sept 22, 2017

Conference action begins for Georgia Tech this weekend as it faces Pitt in its ACC opener.

Here are 10 things you need to know about the Jackets-Panthers matchup:

> When, where: Saturday, 12:20 p.m., Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta.

> Burning question: How will Jackets respond to unplanned week off?

> Early start, no problem: Why one Jacket loves noon kickoffs

Jackets quarterback TaQuon Marshall has rushed for 274 yards and six touchdowns and has passed for 232 yards and three touchdowns in the team's first two games. Curtis Compton/ccompton@ajc.com

> Depth chart: How the Jackets will line up against the Panthers

> Players to watch: High praise for Tech QB Marshall

> Jackets' 'He-Man': Saint-Amour brings strength, speed to D-Line

> More players to watch: Keep an eye on Pitt QB | Pitt LB Seun Idowu

Ricky Jeune (2) and Qua Searcy (1) celebrate after Jeune's touchdown in the first half of the Jackets' 37-10 victory over Jacksonville State Sept. 9. Hyosub Shin/hshin@ajc.com

> Three keys: What the Jackets must do to win the game

> Who will handle kicking duties?: Davis will start, King could play

> Sizing up ACC Coastal: Jackets look to win division opener