Miami Hurricanes at Georgia Tech: Five things to watch

ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 01: Shaquille Quarterman #55 of the Miami Hurricanes celebrates recovering a fumble for a touchdown during the first half against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium on October 1, 2016 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/Getty Images) /

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Don’t get beat on deep passes
Because of the commitment by opposing defenses to the Georgia Tech triple-option the Yellow Jackets are able to get receivers open behind the defense for long gains in the passing game. Georgia Tech quarterback Taquon Marshall has completed only 47.4 percent of his passes this season with a total of 36 completions in nine games.

When Marshall does put it up he is able to frequently connect deep. Georgia Tech ranks eighth in the country averaging 9.2 yards per attempt. Running backs Clinton Lynch and Qua Searcy are equally dangerous running and receiving. Both average over 25 yards per reception.

They are tied for the team lead with seven receptions. Lynch leads Georgia Tech with 209 yards, a 29.9 yards per reception average and two touchdowns. Searcy is second with 196 yards and one touchdown. Tight end Brad Stewart leads the Yellow Jackets with 11 receptions and has 146 yards and one touchdown.

Boston College was able to march and down the field against the Miami Hurricanes defense in part by utilizing trick plays. The potential of using Marshall and backup quarterback Tobias Oliver in the same backfield is there. Miami has to be aware of where both Marshall and Oliver are at all times if they are in the game together.

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