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Georgia Tech +165 ML over BYU

Camping World Stadium – Orlando, FL

Pop Tarts Bowl

3:30 PM ET. Both Georgia Tech and BYU spent meaningful stretches of the year with legitimate College Football Playoff aspirations, and that context matters when evaluating this matchup. Bowl games are often decided less by talent gaps and more by motivation, mindset, and which team has truly processed its disappointment.

For Georgia Tech, the sting has had time to settle. Their playoff hopes unraveled in late November with a lopsided home loss to Pittsburgh, followed by the annual rivalry defeat against Georgia on Black Friday. Those results closed the door, but they also gave the Yellow Jackets a clear runway to reset. With weeks to regroup, recalibrate, and prepare for this bowl assignment, Georgia Tech now approaches this game with clarity. They know exactly what this is: an opportunity to end the season on a high note and validate the progress made throughout the year.

BYU’s situation feels far more raw. The Cougars were not only in playoff contention — they were in control. Championship weekend offered them a direct path into the College Football Playoff, and instead they delivered a massive clanger, getting blown out 34–7 by Texas Tech. That wasn’t just a loss; it was a collapse. When expectations are that high, the emotional toll can linger well beyond the final whistle.

On paper, BYU appears to be the more reliable side. They went undefeated outside of their two losses to Texas Tech and finished 9–4 against the spread. The market naturally gravitates toward the “bounce-back” narrative. But bowl history tells us those situations are often overvalued, especially when the disappointment is fresh and the destination is far from what was envisioned. Georgia Tech, meanwhile, enters as the forgotten side. Their 7–5 ATS record doesn’t inspire confidence, but it also means expectations are muted. That’s exactly where underdogs thrive. With less pressure, more time to prepare, and a clear motivational edge, the Yellow Jackets are positioned to play loose and aggressive. Georgia Tech doesn’t just profile as a team that can cover — they look capable of winning outright. We’ll play it that way. Ramblin Wreck for the W.

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