ATLANTA (AP) β Georgia Tech’s defense is earning compliments instead of criticism.
The next challenge is to show its recent strong play is no fluke.
Georgia Tech still ranks near the bottom of most Atlantic Coast Conference defensive statistics despite strong signs that a turnaround is underway.
Defense has played big roles in back-to-back wins, including six fumble recoveries at Pittsburgh two weeks ago.
The Yellow Jackets played their best defense of the season last week, allowing only 22 yards rushing and one touchdown in a dominant win over Virginia. Jamal Golden and Adam Gotsis had interceptions. Paul Davis and KeShun Freeman forced fumbles.
Coach Paul Johnson is looking for the defense to rise again on Saturday at North Carolina State as Georgia Tech tries to stay close in the ACC’s Coastal Division.
