New Challenge
The 14th ranked Miami Hurricanes (3-0) begin ACC play Saturday against the (3-1, 1-1) Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in Atlanta. The ‘Canes start a brutal stretch of games through the month of October against Paul Johnson’s triple option offense. Mark Richt is 13-2 all-time against Georgia Tech
The Hurricanes come off a much-needed bye week after three games and fall camp. During the bye week, ‘Canes coaches and players got the opportunity to watch the Yellow Jackets play third-ranked Clemson.
Georgia Tech fell to the Tigers 26-7 after an unusually poor running game with only 95 rushing yards and 2.7 yards per carry. The ‘Canes will likely see a better effort from Tech.
In Miami’s last visit to Bobby Dodd Stadium in 2014, the Ramblin’ Wreck flourished running the football for 319 yards in a 28-17 a victory. Miami’s run defense is greatly improved from the Al Golden ERA.
With the commencement of the Mark Richt era , the Hurricanes demonstrated impressive defensive performances versus Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, and Appalachian State. Miami takes a big step up in competition now. The game against Georgia Tech embarks the momentum for the rest of the season. Is this Miami team for real?