If ever University of Miami football coach Mark Richt has had history on his side, Saturday at Georgia Tech in Atlanta will be it.
Richt, who coached the Georgia Bulldogs for 15 years before coming to Miami entering the 2016 season, is 15-2 all-time against the Yellow Jackets and 9-0 at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
But it is the Hurricanes’ defense, which came up huge for the Canes the last time they played in Atlanta, which must continue its recent mastery over the Yellow Jackets in order for UM’s struggling offense to even have a shot.
The Hurricanes (5-4, 2-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) and Yellow Jackets (5-4, 3-3) each need one win to qualify for a bowl game.