So far this season, the Louisville Cardinals have two wins and two Betting on College Football payouts. Last year, the Cardinals surprised the nation by making the ACC Championship Game. Thus, expectations were high to start the 2024 campaign. This week brings a potentially dangerous home game against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The Ramblin’ Wreck drew national attention for its upset of the Florida State Seminoles Week Zero. Since then, the Yellow Jackets have two more wins and payouts and have the look of being one of the nation’s most improved teams.
Louisville Cardinals vs. Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, September 21, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | L&N Stadium, Louisville, KY |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN or ESPN2 |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Georgia Tech | +10½ -110 | 58 -110 | +300 |  |
| Louisville | -10½ -110 | 58 -110 | -370 | |
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Louisville Cardinals Team Overview
Last game, the Louisville Cardinals won 49-14 against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks as 28.5-point home favorites. The game went over the sports betting total of 55.5. Louisville has a record of 2-0 straight up, 2-0 against the spread, and 2-0 over/under the total. Louisville ranks 4th for total offense, 13th for passing, 10th for rushing and 3rd for scoring. Defensively they rank 6th overall, 9th against the pass, 24th against the rush, and 10th for points allowed. Also, Louisville ranks 4th for fewest turnovers lost and 77th for takeaways.
Tyler Shough threw for 349 yards and two touchdowns as No. 22 Louisville cruised to a 49-14 victory over Jacksonville State on Saturday. In turn, it was the sixth time the seventh-year signal caller threw for more than 300 yards in a game.
Shough, who completed 21 of 33 attempts, put the game away with a 48-yard touchdown pass to Chris Bell. He added another midway through the fourth quarter and then was pulled. Overall, in two games this season, the Cards have outscored their opponents 111-14. Also, Louisville’s victory was aided by a solid ground game as the Cardinals rushed for 233 yards. Five different running backs scored, with four coming in the first half.
Coach Jeff Brohm said his offense played efficiently throughout the game. In sum, Louisville garnered 610 yards, the second time in Brohm’s tenure at his alma mater that the team has gained more than 600 in a game. The offense converted 9 of 13 third downs, allowing it to stay on the field for 36:23. Including more than 19 minutes of possession in the second half. Shough’s 21 passes went to 11 receivers, and six running backs registered carries.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Team Overview
Last game, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won 59-7 against FCS VMI as 44-point home favorites. The game went over the total of 53. Georgia Tech has a record of 3-1 straight up, 3-1 against the spread, and 1-3 over/under the total. Georgia Tech ranks 34th for total offense, 45th for passing, 46th for rushing, and 31st for scoring. Defensively they rank 64th overall, 80th against the pass, 31st against the rush, and 40th for points allowed. Also, Georgia Tech ranks 19th for fewest turnovers lost and 130th for takeaways.
Louisville at Georgia Tech SBG Free Picks
This ACC matchup will draw moderate Betting on College Football interest. The masses may largely bypass this game. In this situation, resurgent Georgia Tech will be dangerous at home.
Louisville at Georgia Tech SBG Best Bet: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.