NC State Football

Previewing NC State’s Opponent: Georgia Tech

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November 21, 2024

NC State and Georgia Tech will play one another for the 32nd time in a series that dates back to 1918. Here’s a preview of the Yellow Jackets.

Georgia Tech’s ACC Statistical Rankings

Scoring Offense – 11th (27.7)
Scoring Defense – 4th (22.5)
Total Offense – 8th (417.1)
Total Defense – 2nd (334.6)
Rushing Offense – 3rd (186.2)
Rushing Defense – 4th (108.1)
Passing Offense – 13th (230.9)
Passing Defense – 7th (226.5)
Sacks Against – 1st (4)
Sacks By – 17th (14)
Interceptions – 17th (2)
Fumbles Forced – 14th (5)

The Quarterback position is a little wonky for the Yellow Jackets currently. Redshirt Junior Haynes King is Georgia Tech’s starter, but after he missed 2 games due to a shoulder injury, his throwing ability is limited. In the Yellow Jackets’ 28-23 win over Miami last week, Freshman Quarterback Aaron Philo also played 17 snaps, completing all 6 of his pass attempts.

King has been extremely efficient in 2024, with a Passing Efficiency Rating of 154.4, which is the best number of his career. He has thrown for 1,600 yards, completing 72.1% of his passes. King has thrown 9 touchdowns, and only 1 interception. He is a dual threat signal caller, rushing for 446 yards and 7 touchdowns, averaging 5.6 yards per carry.

Junior Running Back Jamal Haynes has rushed for 681 yards and 9 touchdowns, averaging 5.4 yards per carry.

Georgia Tech has two primary receiving threats. Junior Malik Rutherford has 54 receptions for 622 yards and 3 touchdowns. Sophomore Eric Singleton Jr. has 43 receptions for 562 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Top-5 Highest Graded Players on Georgia Tech’s Offense