They played their home games at Bobby Dodd Stadium and competed as a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).

Listed in the order that they were released In the preseason ACC media poll, Georgia Tech was predicted to finish last in the Coastal Division.

Tech was able to find its defensive footing in fits and starts, but big plays broke through for Clemson, including a 90-yard run on a delayed draw by Travis Etienne.

Georgia Tech secured the win over South Florida by way of USF mistakes, a strong defensive performance, and excellent special teams play.

Marred only by a widely missed 51-yard field goal attempt and one shanked punt, Tech's special teams was a definite positive on the day.

Tech's Pressley Harvin III was able to pin USF consistently within the 15-yard line with 2 of the punt returns resulting in fumbles (one recovered by each team).

The game marked the first career start for redshirt freshman James Graham, though he shared some early snaps with running QB Tobias Oliver.