Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs BYU Cougars Prediction, 12/27/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs BYU Cougars

Date: Saturday, December 27, 2025

Location: Camping World Stadium in Orlando, FL

TV: ABC

Odds/Point Spread: Cougars (-5.0)

Total/Over-Under: 56

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (9-3) are traveling to Camping World Stadium on Saturday, December 27, 2025 where they will attempt to beat the BYU Cougars (11-2) in the Pop-Tarts Bowl. BYU opens this matchup as 5.0-point favorites from Vegas oddsmakers. The total is set at 56.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head into this game 9-3 for this season. The last time they stepped onto the field, the Yellow Jackets took the field against the Georgia Bulldogs and went home with a loss by a final score of 16-9. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ended up rushing 23 different times and recorded 69 yards, which had them averaging 3.0 yards per attempt. In all, they had 50 plays which gave them 250 yds. Georgia Tech gave up 11 pass completions on 21 attempts for a total of 70 yards, and a completion rate of 52.4%. In the running game, the Yellow Jackets conceded 190 yds on 46 attempts, which averages out to 4.1 yds per run allowed.

The Yellow Jackets have tallied 5,596 total yards for this campaign. In terms of getting the ball in the endzone, Georgia Tech has compiled 14 passing touchdowns and 30 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 13 different times. Georgia Tech has accumulated 284 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 71 penalties for 565 yards. As a team they maintain an average of 203.0 yards on the ground which has them sitting 20th in college football. Concerning getting in the endzone, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are averaging 33.1 points per outing.

The Yellow Jackets are ranked 71st in D-1 in terms of team defense, allowing 25.0 points per game. The opposition is running for an average of 4.6 yards per rush and 169.7 rushing yards per contest this season. During this campaign, they have conceded 2,036 rushing yards through 12 contests. Regarding passing yards, the Yellow Jackets have conceded 2,728 yards which puts them in 80th in the country. They have allowed 227.3 yards per game through the air as well as conceding a completion percentage of 61.2%. During the season, they have relinquished 397.0 yards per game which has them ranked 92nd in Division 1. They have relinquished 18 touchdowns via the pass as well as 19 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Cougars head into this matchup 11-2 this season. When they last stepped on the field, the Cougars took a loss by a score of 34-7 when they played the Texas Tech Red Raiders. BYU ran for 2.1 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 63 yards on 30 carries. The Cougars finished the contest with a total of 200 yards while they ran 59 plays (3.4 yards per play). The Cougars secondary conceded a completion percentage of 60.6%, relinquishing 215 yards on 20 out of 33 through the air. BYU gave up 41 attempts on the ground for 159 yds (3.9 yds per rush).

The BYU Cougars are averaging 397.5 yards/contest, which is good for 60th in the nation. The BYU offense has totaled 586 yds of penalties on 72 infractions, which has them sitting 80th in the nation in terms of hurting your team. They hold an average of 184.4 yards per game via the rush and have run for 2,397 yards in total. They have tossed 7 interceptions while losing 8 fumbles and they have tallied 280 first downs. In terms of how much they score, the Cougars rank 33rd in the country averaging 31.9 points per game. During this campaign to this point, the Cougars currently sit at 2,772 yards through the air together with holding an average of 213.2 passing yards per game, putting them at 86th in D-1.

The Cougars are allowing 19.0 PPG, which has them 21st in D-1. BYU has allowed a total of 1,587 yards rushing (122.1 yards/game) and 12 touchdowns rushing for the season. They have surrendered 16 touchdowns via the pass and 206.3 yards/contest, ranking them 49th in the country. The Cougars defense has been on the field for 844 plays, which is 97th in the nation. Their defense has earned 7 fumbles and 16 interceptions so far this season. Overall, they have relinquished 247 points in total.

Who will win tonight's Yellow Jackets/Cougars college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Yellow Jackets +5.0

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