This week’s college football odds features a top-20 matchup from the ACC between No.14 Georgia Tech and No.20 Miami, who have lost four in a row to the Yellow Jackets, but are coming off a upset in a big rivalry game.

Georgia Tech vs Clemson odds – Thursday, September 14, 7:30 PM ET

The Yellow Jackets raced out to a 24-0 lead, and had to hold on by the skin of their teeth in a 30-27 win over Clemson. As usual, it was a fierce ground game that carried the Yellow Jackets to victory as they racked up 301 yards on the ground. But how far can they go without a passing game? Josh Nesbitt ran for 91 yards, but he was a brutal 3-of-14 for 83 yards with two picks when he had to drop back. He did make a couple of clutch throws down the stretch, but the triple-option offense works much better if the passing game is involved.

Jacory Harris threw for 386 yards, which was the most by a Miami quarterback against Florida State, as the Hurricanes stunned the Seminoles 38-34 on the road. It stunned everyone but the Hurricanes, who have now won five of their last six trips to Florida State. Miami didn’t have to bother with a ground game as Harris was on fire, and it’s made more impressive by the fact that he had an injured shoulder. But the Hurricanes have a few things to sort out before the Georgia Tech, namely, the run defense. Miami gave up 110 yards against a Florida State that wasn’t even really looking to run much. 

The Hurricanes are 4.5-point favorites at home against the Yellow Jackets, who have beaten Miami in four straight meetings. Even though there aren’t many NFL picks on the field, there’ll still be a lot of talent, particularly on offense, so this should go over the posted total. However, we’re not sold on Miami’s ability to slow down the Georgia Tech triple option, which lit up the Hurricanes to the tune of 472 yards in last year’s 41-23 romp. They may not gain that many on Thursday, but they’ll do enough to get past the Hurricanes. Go with Georgia Tech for an upset in your sports picks on Thursday.