The 2025 Pop-Tarts Bowl is set for an exciting game between Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and BYU Cougars. Georgia Tech, ranked #24 in the AP Poll, has a season record of 9-3. The Yellow Jackets have shown strength on the road with a 4-1 record away from home. They look to bounce back from last year’s postseason loss to Vanderbilt in the Birmingham Bowl.
BYU Cougars, ranked #12 in the AP Poll, come into the game with an 11-2 record. The Cougars have been undefeated at home this season, standing strong with a 6-0 record at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Last year, they won their postseason game against Colorado in the Valero Alamo Bowl. The game will take place at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida, and will be broadcast on ABC.
Georgia Tech Team Preview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have had a mixed season. Their recent games include a close 36-34 win against the Boston College Eagles. However, they also faced losses against teams like the Georgia Bulldogs and Pittsburgh Panthers.
Quarterback Haynes King leads the team with 2,697 passing yards and 12 touchdowns this season. Running backs Malachi Hosley and Jamal Haynes contribute on the ground with 634 and 504 rushing yards, respectively. Receiver Eric Rivers stands out with 43 receptions and 569 receiving yards.
The Yellow Jackets have a decent offense, ranking 27th in points scored with 397. On defense, they rank 107th in points allowed, which shows room for improvement. Their defense has been effective at creating turnovers, with high ranks in interceptions and fumbles recovered.
BYU Team Preview
The BYU Cougars have had a mixed recent performance. In their last game, they lost to Texas Tech Red Raiders 34-7. The team had 137 passing yards and 76 rushing yards in that game.
Before facing Texas Tech, the Cougars had a solid win at home against the UCF Knights with a score of 41-21. The team managed 289 passing yards and 121 rushing yards in this victory. BYU also recorded 21 first downs in the game.
In another away game, BYU defeated the Cincinnati Bearcats 26-14. The Cougars showed strong rushing skills with 267 rushing yards. They also managed to keep their turnovers low with no fumbles or interceptions in that game.
Pop-Tarts Bowl Betting Prediction
The pick for this game is BYU -4.5. BYU has been strong in scoring, ranking 21st in points for this season. Their defense has also allowed fewer points compared to Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech’s defense ranks low in points against, sitting at 107th. They have given up 300 points this season, which could be an advantage for BYU’s offense. BYU’s defense ranks 76th in points against, showing they are more capable of limiting scoring.
BYU’s pass rush is also a factor, with 30 sacks ranking 12th. Georgia Tech’s defense, though with good sack numbers, has struggled in points allowed. This makes BYU -4.5 a solid choice, considering both teams’ strengths and weaknesses.
- Pick: BYU -4.5
