The last couple of seasons, the "Battle of the Techs" hasn't meant a whole lot for either team. There is a reason for the normal Thursday publication of the preview being bumped to Friday morning; Duke beat Carolina 28-27 on national TV at Wallace Wade Stadium. The significance of that game changed the dynamic of this contest between the Jackets and the Hokies to something that actually is significant for both football teams.
First, because you always give a nod of politeness to the opponent, after Georgia Tech's very bad season last year, Paul Johnson's cracked weird and dangerous triple option rolls into Lane Stadium with a serious snoot full of vengeance for last season's defeat at home; but also with the Yellow Jackets at 5-4 this season, a win guarantees a post season bowl game.