Obviously such claims ignore the reality that UGA plays in arguably the nation's toughest conference, while Tech plays in a second-rate league comprised mostly of "academic" and "basketball" schools. To this effect have I argued that Tech's "average" 6-7 record in the ACC is akin to a 3-9 debacle playing in a "real" conference.
I thought it would be interesting then to examine how Tech may have fared playing UGA's schedule. The following results were ascertained by using the "predictor" rating published by Jeff Sagarin. Let's take a look:
| Opponent | Predictor | Margin | Result |
| Louisiana-Lafayette | 50.52 | +21.86 | W |
| @South Carolina | 83.35 | -16.97 | L |
| Arkansas | 87.09 | -14.71 | L |
| @Mississippi St | 83.00 | -16.62 | L |
| @Colorado | 66.84 | -0.46 | L |
| Tennessee | 74.31 | -1.93 | L |
| Vanderbilt | 58.06 | +14.32 | W |
| @Kentucky | 69.45 | -3.07 | L |
| Florida* | 82.38 | -13 | L |
| Idaho St | 40.15 | +32.13 | W |
| @Auburn | 93.56 | -27.18 | L |
| @Georgia | N/A | -8 | L |
| Central Florida* | 77.57 | -8.19 | L |
*neutral site game
Georgia Tech's predictor rating = 69.38
3 points added for home field advantage
So 3-10, with wins over La-Lafayette, Vandy, and Idaho State. Sounds about right. By the way, Georgia Southern gained a spot on Tech in the final Sagarin ratings but failed to overtake the Jackets, placing two notches behind at 72nd.
Better luck next year Coach Monken!
