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Georgia Tech (9-3) at BYU (11-2)
- When: Dec 27 2025, 3:30 PM
- Where: Camping World Stadium, Orlando, FL
- Where to watch: ABC
- Last Meeting: BYU 38-20, October 12th, 2013
(22) Georgia Tech vs (12) BYU Preview & Prediction
Spread: BYU -3.5
Moneyline: BYU (-175)
Total: 55.5
BYU Cougars Betting Outlook
BYU enters the Pop Tarts Bowl carrying both frustration and motivation. Two ugly losses to Texas Tech slammed the door on a College Football Playoff spot, leaving the Cougars just outside the final field. That sting has clearly lingered, and it shows in the way this team has talked and practiced leading into Orlando. At 11 and 2, BYU still has a chance to cap the season with its first 12 win campaign since 2001, which matters more than it sounds.
Quarterback Bear Bachmeier is cleared after tweaking his ankle in the Big 12 title game and should be full go. He has been steady all season, protecting the football while contributing as a runner in the red zone. The bigger concern is the absence of LJ Martin, the engine of the offense. Losing the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year changes how BYU must attack, putting more pressure on the passing game and tempo control.
Defensively, BYU has been reliable all year, especially against balanced offenses. Expect the Cougars to lean on discipline, field position, and forcing Georgia Tech into long drives rather than explosive plays. From a betting perspective, BYU’s edge comes from depth, consistency, and a major motivational angle after the CFP snub.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Betting Outlook
Georgia Tech’s season followed a very different path. The Yellow Jackets exploded out of the gate with eight straight wins, climbed into the top ten, then stumbled late and watched their own playoff dreams disappear. That disappointment has fueled a similar chip on the shoulder, especially for quarterback Haynes King.
King has been the definition of a dual threat nightmare, stuffing the stat sheet through the air and on the ground. He finishes his career as one of the most productive quarterbacks in school history and will treat this bowl as his final statement. Georgia Tech’s offense is dangerous when King is comfortable, but the defense showed cracks late in the year, particularly against physical teams.
From a wagering angle, Georgia Tech’s upside is obvious, but their late season slide raises concerns about consistency when games tighten in the second half.
Betting Outlook and Prediction
With BYU laying 3.5 and the total sitting at 55.5, this matchup sets up as competitive but controlled. Georgia Tech will make plays early, but BYU’s defense and overall balance should take over late. Look for the Cougars to grind out a statement win.
Final Score: BYU 31, Georgia Tech 27
Lean: BYU -3.5
Total: Over 55.5
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