Tech by the numbers

The Tech offense is tied for 11th in the country at plays of 50 yards or more with four. The unit is tied for 21st (with Georgia State) in yards per play at 6.98.

The Tech defense is tied for 112th in plays of 20 yards or more with 17. The defense is 113th at yards per play at 6.56.

The team is tied for 21st in fewest penalties per game at 4.3. Quarterback Justin Thomas is No. 10 in the country in passer rating at 177.74. Kicker Harrison Butker is No. 10 in the country in touchback percentage at 73.7 percent (14-for-19). Statistics from cfbstats.com.

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