Georgia Tech’s defense has had two solid showings through the season’s first two contests. The No. 23-ranked Yellow Jackets have yet another tough challenge ahead at noon Saturday on the road against Syracuse.
The Orange (1-0) brought in prized transfer recruit Kyle McCord during the offseason to be the focal point of their offense. His debut was impressive Saturday in a 38-22 win over Ohio, as the 6-foot-3, 220-pound senior threw for 354 yards and four touchdowns on 27 completions.
Formerly at Ohio State, McCord joined Syracuse ahead of spring practice earlier this year.
“I think he’s a tremendous quarterback,” Tech coach Brent Key said. “Gets rid of the football, throws the football very well. Has got good skill guys on the outside that he can deliver it to, has some experience on the O-line in front of him. He’s a good quarterback. It’s a big challenge for us.”
McCord, named to the Davey O’Brien Great 8 list for his efforts, completed 69% of his throws in Saturday’s win. He distributed the ball to eight different receivers and connected on touchdown passes of 28, 20, 5 and 14 yards, respectively. McCord also was picked off once, but that miscue came with 3:38 to play on a third-and-17 call and kept Ohio deep in its own territory.