Week One Preview: Georgia Tech

THE FACTS
Matchup: Boston College (0-0, 0-0 ACC) vs. Georgia Tech (0-0, 0-0 ACC)
Where: Aviva Stadium, Dublin, Ireland
When: Saturday Sept. 3, 7:30 a.m. ET
Game Information: Games Notes | Depth Chart

TUNE IN
Watch: ESPN2 | WatchESPN
Listen: WEEI 93.7 FM | BC IMG Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: Link

HOW TO FOLLOW
Boston College: @BCFootball | #BCEagles
Georgia Tech: @GeorgiaTechFB | #TogetherWeSwarm
Game-Specific Hashtag: #GTvsBC

MORE INFORMATION
Website: BC2Ireland.com | collegefootballireland.com

SERIES HISTORY

Georgia Tech holds the all-time series advantage, 6-2.
The Ramblin' Wreck has outscored the Eagles, 183- 167, in the all-time series.
In the eight matchups, five games have been decided by 10 points or less.
The Aer Lingus College Football Classic will be the first time the two teams will meet in a neutral site, playing in Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland.
Georgia Tech has won the last two meetings, including a 37-17 victory in Atlanta in the last meeting in 2012.
This will be the first meeting between head coaches Steve Addazio and Paul Johnson.

SCOUTING THE YELLOW JACKETS

Georgia Tech finished 2015 first in the ACC in rushing offense (256.2)
Finished the season ranked 42^nd in nation in total defense and 80^th in total offense
Senior quarterback Justin Thomas ranked 13^th in the ACC in passing yards (1,345) and 17^th in rushing yards (488)

THE EAGLES BREAKDOWN

The Eagles finished last season first in nine categories in the ACC; third down defense pct. (.241), fourth down defense pct. (.200), first downs defense (166), passing yards allowed (171.5), punt return defense (1.66), red zone defense (.733), rushing defense (164.4), scoring defense (15.3) and total defense (254.3)
The Eagles were first in the nation in total defense (254.3) and 125^th in total offense (275.6)
Then-junior linebacker Matt Milano and then-sophomore defensive lineman Harold Landry both finished top 10 in tackles for loss in the ACC; Milano (6), Landry (8)
Then-junior runningback Tyler Rouse led the team in rushes with 101 for 426 yards

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