Georgia Tech was 5-2 just a few weeks ago, but injuries to key players such as quarterback Haynes King and linebacker Kyle Efford have led to a tough schedule, and the Yellow Jackets currently have three games remaining. They have 5 wins and 4 losses. Injured players will have a chance to return, but the schedule won’t get any easier. Two of Georgia Tech’s remaining three opponents are currently ranked in the top five in the Associated Press poll (No. 2 Georgia, No. 5 Miami). Reaching a bowl game isn’t easy, and after Georgia Tech plays the Hurricanes, it could come down to whether they can beat North Carolina State at home.
However, ESPN’s FPI is confident Georgia Tech can finish 6-6. After the loss to Virginia Tech, FPI’s updated projections show Georgia Tech still finishing 6-6, giving the Yellow Jackets an 84% chance of reaching six wins. The odds of winning this schedule are only 2.3%.
ESPN uses FPI (Football Power Index) as an advanced analytical model to examine matchups and predict outcomes. In ESPN’s own words, “FPI is a predictive rating system designed to measure team strength and performance for upcoming projects. The ultimate goal of FPI is to rank teams from 1 to 128. Rather, it’s about accurately predicting the outcome of games and seasons. Las Vegas has published power rankings that it uses to set lines, but they’re probably very similar to FPI. ”
If Georgia Tech can win six games, it will be the first time since 2013-2014 that the program has made bowl games in back-to-back seasons.
Additional links:
Georgia Tech Football: Breaking down the importance of the last three games for the Yellow Jackets.
Breve Georgia Tech: Breaking down the loss to Virginia Tech and looking ahead to the final three games.
Georgia Tech Basketball: Baye Ndongo named to ESPN’s Top 100 Players list for 2024-2025 season
