Georgia Bulldogs vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: A Historic Rivalry Under the Lights
The Georgia Bulldogs will take on the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Friday, November 29, at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia. This matchup marks the 118th edition of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate, a historic rivalry deeply entrenched in college football tradition.
The State of the Teams
As the No. 7 ranked team in the College Football Playoff, Georgia aims to finish its regular season strong, pursuing a seventh consecutive victory against its in-state rival. The Bulldogs have already secured a spot in the SEC Championship Game with an impressive 6-2 conference record.
Georgia has maintained a home winning streak of 30 games, the longest active streak in FBS, highlighting their dominance at Sanford Stadium since 2019.
A Storied Rivalry
Georgia leads the all-time series against Georgia Tech with a 71-39-5 record, showcasing a strong performance under head coach Kirby Smart, including six consecutive wins against the Yellow Jackets.
Georgia Tech, under head coach Brent Key, seeks to spoil Georgia’s winning streak. The Yellow Jackets have had a positive season, finishing with a 5-3 conference record and demonstrating resilience after a thrilling win against NC State last week.
Game Day Details
Date: Friday, Nov. 29
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Sanford Stadium, Athens, Georgia
TV: ABC | Live Stream: fuboTV (Try for free)
Key Players to Watch
- Tate Ratledge (Georgia – G): Returning from injury, Ratledge has provided a much-needed boost on the offensive line.
- Aaron Philo (Georgia Tech – QB): The Yellow Jackets’ freshman quarterback showed promise in their previous game, making key plays in clutch situations.
- Carson Beck (Georgia – QB): Looking to extend his streak of strong performances, Beck will be pivotal in leading Georgia’s offense.
Prediction
As the two teams face off, it is expected that Georgia will expose the talent gap as the game progresses, leading to a solid win over Georgia Tech. One prediction to consider is Georgia covering the spread with a -19.5 advantage.
