Emerald Bowl Prediction

Today, Georgia Tech (7-4) squares off against Utah (6-5). The Yellow Jackets have been up and down all year, following strong performances with flops. When they put it together, they can play with any team and have a shot to win. Of course, that means they have to put it together. Utah, meanwhile, has played a cupcake of a schedule and still walked away with five losses. The offense puts up big numbers despite the departure of QB Alex Smith, but it does so in the Mountain West, where Vandy would be a threat to win the title every year. Georgia Tech will give Utah fits, as it is the first smash-mouth defense that Utah has faced all year. Utah is simply not that physical. They haven't had to be. If Tech can get some sort of offense, it should be able to ride its defense to victory. Assuming, of course, that it shows up. Georgia Tech 21 - Utah 13.