GT vs Clemson

Just wanted to get some conversation started about this game. Realistically, does GT stand a chance playing the tigers at home on a Thursday night? I don't want to get too ahead of ourselves but if I'm correct, a GT win combined with us winning out would send us to the acccg regardless of how duke plays (three way tie-breaker). What could be good or bad about this game is that it is on Thursday night so we'll know where we stand going into Saturday, just depends on how you look at that.

Honestly, I think people are not giving GT enough credit because of rankings and Boyd. We all know how good he is and how fast their offense can score. But we also know that Clemson is beatable at home during a night game (vs FSU, albeit, FSU is much better). Plus, "pulling a clemson" doesn't exist for nothing and both teams will have had nearly two weeks to prepare. GT has put on a nice little run the last few games. CPJ claims the team is really starting to come together playing the option and the defense has been much improved with the new coordinater this year. On the flip side, Clemson's defense has not really impressed me against higher-caliber teams. Their montra has been just for the offense to score more than the defense allows. That said, if GT plays their game controlling the clock with long sustained drives, Clemson won't have enough time to score a lot. This may be the only game of the year I route for the bumblebees, and I think they've got a chance at the upset.

What are your thoughts? Agree/disagree etc...?

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