Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets: 5 Things Learned vs. Notre Dame

Sep 19, 2015; South Bend, IN, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Justin Thomas (5) fumbles the ball as he is hit by Notre Dame Fighting Irish defensive lineman Isaac Rochell (90) and Matthias Farley (41) in the fourth quarter at Notre Dame Stadium. Notre Dame defeated Georgia Tech 30-22. Mandatory Credit: RVR Photos-USA TODAY Sports

THE O-LINE PLAYED POORLY

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets offensive line did not play well on Saturday against Notre Dame. On the day, the Jackets offense only had 216 yards on the ground — a far cry from the almost 500 they averaged over the first two games of the season.

The Jackets stable of A-backs and B-backs were unable to get anything going against Notre Dame, as Brian VanGorder’s defense successfully took away their ability to create anything. Justin Thomas had no time to pass the ball and was constantly pressured. Going forward, especially against teams like FSU and Clemson, the Tech O-Line must improve in protecting Justin Thomas and in creating space for their backs.

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