The Syracuse Orange will host the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Saturday in a pivotal ACC showdown. SU head coach Dino Babers is looking to notch his first win over a ranked opponent since 2018, while Georgia Tech aims to maintain its place among the ACC's elite. Join us for a comprehensive game thread, where we'll provide live updates, analysis, and highlight key moments from this exciting matchup.
**Syracuse, N.Y. –** The Syracuse Orange football team will face its toughest test of the season on Saturday when they host the No. 23 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Orange are coming off a thrilling overtime victory over the Western Michigan Broncos, while Georgia Tech is fresh from a convincing win over the Duke Blue Devils.
Syracuse Orange Face Top 25 Georgia Tech, Seek ACC Supremacy
Syracuse head coach Dino Babers is looking to notch his first win over a ranked opponent since 2018, when the Orange defeated the No. 2 Clemson Tigers. Georgia Tech, led by head coach Geoff Collins, is looking to maintain its place among the ACC's elite and build on its impressive start to the season.
The Orange offense will be led by quarterback Garrett Shrader, who has thrown for 659 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Shrader will have a tough task ahead of him as the Yellow Jackets boast one of the top defenses in the ACC.
Georgia Tech's offense is led by quarterback Jeff Sims, who has thrown for 789 yards and seven touchdowns this season. Sims is a dynamic playmaker who can hurt teams with his arm and his legs.
The game is expected to be a close one, with both teams having a chance to win. The Orange will need to play their best game of the season if they want to upset the Yellow Jackets and notch their first win over a ranked opponent in three years.
The Orange are currently 2-0 in ACC play and have a chance to move into first place in the Atlantic Division with a win over Georgia Tech. The Orange have not won the ACC Championship since 2004 and have not finished in the top spot in the Atlantic Division since 2018.
A win over Georgia Tech would be a huge statement for the Orange and would put them in a great position to contend for the ACC Championship. The Orange would still have to face Clemson later in the season, but a win over the Yellow Jackets would give them a huge boost of confidence.
The Orange will be retiring the jersey of former All-American and NFL Hall of Famer Dwight Freeney during halftime of Saturday's game. Freeney is one of the most decorated players in Syracuse football history and his jersey retirement is a well-deserved honor.
The jersey retirement will be a special moment for Freeney and for Syracuse football fans. It will be a chance to celebrate the career of one of the greatest players in program history and to show appreciation for his contributions to the university.
