Bobby Dodd Stadium -- Atlanta, Ga.
Simply put, the Falcons are ranked No. 129 (last in defending the run) and Georgia Tech is No. 4 in rushing the football. The Yellow Jackets are an elite rushing offense that is relentless in pressuring opponent defenses.
Of course, Tech owns a 1-3 record, so the Runnin’ Jackets have enjoyed limited success in the win-loss column. With a win over Bowling Green, they can at least even their record at 2-2.
GEORGIA TECH (1-3, 0-2 ACC)
>>> The Jackets demolished Alcorn State 41-0 in the opener, but have dropped three straight since that time. The latest was a 49-21 loss to No. 2 Clemson.
>>> Quarterback TaQuon Marshall scored the 23rd rushing touchdown of his career in the second quarter to move alone into third place all time for rushing touchdowns by a Georgia Tech quarterback.
>>> Marshall has scored at least one rushing TD in 13 of his 15 starts, including all four games this season.
>>> Clemson was up 28-7 by halftime and added two more scores for a 42-7 lead before GT reached the scoreboard for a second time.
>>> Clemson had a 480-203 advantage in total offense.
>>> While Clemson completed 19 of 30 oasses for 232 yards, Geogia Tech threw just eight passes and completed eight despite trailing by multiple scores through much of the game.
>>> Marshall carried 25 times for 47 yards with 1 score against Clemson.
>>> Georgia Tech through just eight passes, completing three for 57 yards and one TD. Running back Clinton Lynch caught all three passes for 57 yards and a score.
>>> Sophomore DB Tariq Carpenter led GT with eight tackles.
>>> The Jackets are 82nd nationally against the run (171.8 ypg) and 32nd against the pass (175.0 ypg).
BOWLING GREEN FALCONS (1-3, 0-1 MAC)
>>> After picking up their first win of the season against Eastern Kentucky, the Falcons fell to visiting Miami to open conference play.
>>> Miami rolled up 289 rushing yards against BG. Meanwhile, the Falcons gained just 85 yards on the ground. BG averaged 2.5 ypc.
>>> Quarterback Jarret Doege’s 228.8 passing yards per game is fourth among MAC QBs. His is ninth in pass efficiency. Overall, Doege has completed 65.1 percent of his passes, supplying 891 yards with 11 tDs and four interceptions.
>>> Junior DB Jerry McBride III recorded a team-high 14 tackles (10 solo) last week.
>>> Andrew Clair leads the running game with 82 attempts for 284 yards with one score. His top game was 113 yards at Oregon in the season opener at Oregon. Quintin Morris is the top receiver with 21 catches for 266 yards and four TDs.
>>> The Falcons only win to date was a 42-35 triumph over Eastern Kentucky in Week Three.