It has been a tale of two quarterbacks this season. TaQuon Marshall has had to play many roles this season — first string quarterback, team captain, and bearer of the burden of Tech fans’ hope among them. But a leg injury to Marshall during the USF game allowed the Jackets to give redshirt freshman Tobias Oliver some reps at the position, and Oliver excelled; he notably led multiple deep drives to drive Tech out of an early deficit, recording three of Tech’s five touchdowns that day while rushing for 97 yards on just 18 attempts.
Oliver looked superb in some extended glances, and with Tech struggling in the standings, to fans’ perception, Oliver getting further looks could represent Tech trying to change up their formula in seeking success.