DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Georgia Tech defeated Syracuse 41–16 to secure a comfortable win. Georgia Tech covered by 7.5; Game went Over by 4.5. The market closed at Georgia Tech -17.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Georgia Tech -16.2, an edge of 1.3 points toward Syracuse.
QB Haynes King accounted for 5 total touchdowns (3 passing, 2 rushing) with 395 total yards, continuing his outstanding season and leading the offense to 41 points.
Georgia Tech played without two starting defensive backs and lost another to injury, yet held Syracuse to 16 points and only 3 in the first half, showcasing depth and next-man-up mentality.
After an early dropped touchdown, tight end Josh Beetham bounced back to catch two touchdown passes from King, highlighting the team's ability to overcome mistakes.
Georgia Tech is 8-0 for the first time since 1966 and just the sixth time in school history, building momentum as they head into a road game against NC State.
Georgia Tech travels to Raleigh to face NC State in their last game before a bye week, needing to maintain focus and avoid a letdown after a big win.
At kickoff, conditions at Bobby Dodd Stadium were Partly cloudy, 68°F with winds of 9 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
68°F
| Measure | SyracuseAway | Georgia TechHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 780 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Home game | 691 miles |
| Season total | 6,348 miles | 3,722 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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