Georgia Tech and Pitt Clash in Crucial ACC Showdown with College Football Playoff Implications

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Atlanta, GA - In a pivotal matchup, No. 15 Georgia Tech and Pittsburgh will face off in a prime-time game with significant implications for the College Football Playoff. The Yellow Jackets can secure a spot in the Atlantic Coast Conference title game on December 6 by defeating Pitt, while a Panthers' victory would keep them in contention for the same goal heading into their regular-season finale against No. 14 Miami. Georgia Tech coach Brent Key views the game as a championship in its own right, emphasizing the importance of a team effort. The ACC standings remain uncertain, with No. 19 Virginia, SMU, Miami, and Duke vying for the title game spot, but Georgia Tech is the only team fully in control of its destiny. Key acknowledged the Yellow Jackets' recent struggles, particularly on defense, after trailing Boston College 28-17 before rallying for a 36-34 victory. Georgia Tech leads the Football Bowl Subdivision in total offense but ranks near the bottom in total defense. Key has called out his defense, urging them to "fix it and go play that way.