Headed into the 2018 football season, Georgia Tech landed at the 24th spot on ESPN’s 2018 Football Power Index.

The Yellow Jackets were the fourth Atlantic Coast Conference ranked behind FSU at No. 18, Miami at No. 14 and Clemson at No. 1.

In the last season with Ted Roof as defensive coordinator, Georgia Tech went 5-6 overall, 4-4 in the ACC.

In state rival Georgia ranked No. 3 on ESPN’s list and Georgia State ranked No. 122.

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