VMI will face off against Georgia Tech this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. ET in a game that will be broadcast on the ACC Network Extra. The BetMGM College Football Odds do not have a line set for this matchup. Georgia Tech currently leads the series 14-1 and is looking to bounce back after a 31-28 loss to Syracuse caused them to drop out of the Top 25 rankings. VMI, on the other hand, suffered a 41-7 defeat to William & Mary and a 35-28 loss to Bucknell in their first two games of the season.

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King will be a player to watch in the game, especially against VMI’s struggling secondary defense. King has been impressive, completing 76.2% of his passes for 687 yards and three touchdowns. He has also been a threat on the ground, rushing for 158 yards and three scores. VMI’s running back Hunter Rice had a standout performance in the last game with 166 rushing yards and has totaled 247 yards and three touchdowns this season.

Jamal Haynes of Georgia Tech leads the Atlantic Coast Conference in rushing touchdowns with four and has accumulated 194 yards on the ground. He also contributes to the passing game with nine receptions for 48 yards. This will be the first meeting between VMI and Georgia Tech since 1988 when Georgia Tech secured a 34-7 victory. The series dates back to 1914, with Georgia Tech winning the inaugural game 28-7. VMI’s sole victory over Georgia Tech was a narrow 14-13 win in 1950.

Some noteworthy facts include Georgia Tech’s accomplishment of not allowing a sack so far this season, which is a commendable feat. The team also set a school record with two blocked kicks in their last game against Syracuse. Additionally, wide receiver Malik Rutherford became the 25th player in Georgia Tech history to reach 1,000 career receiving yards. Let’s see how these two teams match up in their upcoming game.