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Watch: How Tech and Georgia compare this season

Records: Georgia 10-1, Tech 5-5. Points scored per game: Georgia 35, Tech 30 Points allowed per game: Georgia 14, Tech 25 Rushing yards per game: Georgia 267, Tech 319 Rushing yards allowed per game: Georgia 106, Tech 144 Passing yards per game: Georgia 164, Tech 89 Passing yards allowed per game: Georgia 170, Tech 198 Interceptions thrown: Georgia 7, Tech 4 Interceptions made: Georgia 9, Tech 6 Fumbles recovered: Georgia 6, Tech 4 Fumbles lost: Georgia 6, Tech 10 Field goals: Georgia 13 of 15, Tech 7 of
By Mike Luck
Nov 24, 2017

Rivals Georgia and Georgia Tech meet Saturday at noon.

The Bulldogs are 10-1 and the Jackets are 5-5. At quick glance, that looks like a mismatch.

But take a look at the video above to see detailed statistics for each team and make up your own mind.

Georgia was favored last season too but Georgia Tech pulled off a 28-27 upset in Athens.

About the Author

Mike Luck is an Audience Specialist on the sports team at the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. He has worked at the AJC since 1980.

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