Georgia Tech vs. Miami (FL): Last Minute Spread Info, BCS Impact and Predictions

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets better be prepared for this one because the Miami Hurricanes have upset on their minds this weekend.

The Hurricanes are coming off an impressive victory in Chapel Hill, N.C. where they knocked off the North Carolina Tar Heels, while the Yellow Jackets are coming off a disastrous effort in Charlottesville, Va.

Georgia Tech was upset 24-21 by a Virginia team that needed overtime to knock off Idaho the week before.

Where: Sun Life Stadium (Miami, FL)

When: Saturday, October 22nd at 3:30 p.m. EDT

Watch: ESPN, ESPN3 (Live stream)

Spread: Miami (-3)

Georgia Tech did not look very impressive last week on the road in Virginia, and their passing game looks nonexistent. The Yellow Jackets are going to have an even more difficult time when they step foot inside Sun Life Stadium.

The crowd is going to be much louder than it was in Charlottesville, and that doesn't bode well for this rushing attack.

Expect this team to pick up a lot of penalties, and falter against a Miami team who has been playing excellent football as of late.

Injury Report for Miami:

Player		Injury	Status/Updated	Notes
Brandon Washington	OL	Arm	Prob Sat - 10/19/11	Washington is dealing with an arm injury but is considered probable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.
Olivier Vernon	DL	Suspension	Prob Sat - 10/18/11	Vernon was suspended for six games by the NCAA for receiving improper benefits. He will be eligible to return for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.
Shayon Green	DL	Knee	Ques Sat - 10/18/11	Green did not play against North Carolina in Week 7 due to an injured knee. He remains questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.
Malcolm Bunche	OL	Leg	Ques Sat - 10/18/11	Bunche missed the last two games due to a leg injury and remains questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.
Luther Robinson	DL	Lower Body	Ques Sat - 10/18/11	Robinson missed the last four games due to a lower body injury and remains questionable for Saturday's game against Georgia Tech.
Blake Ayles	TE	Concussion	out for season - 10/18/11	Ayles will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining multiple concussions.
Marcus Forston	DL	Knee	out for season - 10/6/11	Forston underwent knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the season as a result.
Ramon Buchanan	LB	Knee	out for season - 10/4/11	Buchanan suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 5 against Bethune-Cookman.
Curtis Porter	DL	Hand	out for season - 10/1/11	Porter will miss the remainder of the season while he recovers from a hand injury.
Aldarius Johnson	WR	Suspension	Out indefinitely - 8/30/11	Johnson has been suspended indefinitely for violating team rules.

Injury Report for Georgia Tech:

Player		Injury	Status/Updated	Notes
Jerimiah Attaochu	LB	Leg	Prob Sat - 10/20/11	Attaochu missed the last two games due to a leg injury but will likely be available for Saturday's game against Miami.
Daniel Drummond	LB	Leg	Prob Sat - 10/19/11	Drummond missed the last two games due to a leg injury but is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Miami.
Chandler Anderson	P	Undisclosed	Ques Sat - 10/18/11	Anderson did not play against Virginia in Week 7 due to an unspecified injury. He remains questionable for Saturday's game against Miami.
Tyler Morgan	LS	Undisclosed	Ques Sat - 10/18/11	Morgan missed the Week 7 game against Virginia due to an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable for Saturday's game against Miami.
Morgan Bailey	OL	Undisclosed	Ques Sat - 10/18/11	Bailey missed his sixth game in a row in Week 7 due to an undisclosed injury. He is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Miami.
Lance Richardson	S	Undisclosed	out for season - 10/15/11	Richardson will miss the remainder of the season due to an undisclosed injury.
Fred Holton	S	Achilles	out for season - 8/28/11	Holton is expected to miss the entire 2011-12 season while he recovers from an Achilles injury.

Injury reports courtesy of USA Today.

BCS/Top 25 Implications

The Hurricanes are looking to find their way back into the Top 25, and a victory over Georgia Tech would get them a step close to working climbing into the polls.

The Yellow Jackets are looking to keep their BCS hopes alive with a victory. They are currently in first place in the Coastal division, but they are going to have to hold off the Virginia Tech Hokies. That won't happen if they falter in this matchup.

This game is huge for both teams, but Georgia Tech has their sights on much bigger things.

Keys to Victory for Miami:

The Hurricanes need to stop the Yellow Jackets triple option if they are going to have any chance of coming away with a victory.

Georgia Tech boasts the second-best rushing game in the country, as they average just under 350 yards per game.

They don't have a passing attack that is consistent enough to move the ball, so if Miami can shut down the run, they will have no problem coming away with a huge victory.

Keys to Victory for Georgia Tech:

Jacory Harris has done a terrific job of protecting the football this season, but the Yellow Jackets need to find a way to bring out the old Jacory.

Harris was a turnover machine at times last season, and if Georgia Tech can find a way to create some turnovers, they should have a solid chance of leaving Miami with a win.

They also need to find a way to move the ball through the air. Their WRs stepped up at times against the Tar Heels earlier this year, but they haven't done much since that game. Tevin Washington needs to create through the air to at least keep the Hurricanes honest in this game.

Prediction

Miami 31
Georgia Tech 27