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Georgia Tech vs. Jacksonville State: What you need to know

Jackets coach Paul Johnson and QB TaQuon Marshall will face Jacksonville State Saturday in Georgia Tech's first home game of the season.
Jackets coach Paul Johnson and QB TaQuon Marshall will face Jacksonville State Saturday in Georgia Tech's first home game of the season.
By The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Sept 8, 2017

What you should know about the Georgia Tech-Jacksonville State matchup:

> When, where: Saturday, 12:30 p.m. at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta.

> Game info: Where to watch, listen to game if you're not attending.

> Getting there: Free tickets to Hurricane Irma evacuees

> Watch them prep: Jackets practice ahead of Jacksonville State

> Depth chart: Jackets' two-deep roster vs. Gamecocks

We asked a few Georgia Tech players some "get to know you" questions like favorite fast food and their best pickup line. (by Maghen Moore)

> Opposing players to watch: Darius Jackson on defense | Roc Thomas on offense

> Latest on the Jackets: TaQuon Marshall | Clinton Lynch | Kicking competition

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