The Wiz of Odds

Georgia Tech

Paul Johnson wasted no time in putting the Yellow Jackets back on the college football map. Georgia Tech surpassed expectations in 2008 by finishing 9-4, including a 45-42 victory over Georgia in the regular season finale. That ended a string of seven consecutive losses to the rival Bulldogs. With 17 returning starters, including reigning Atlantic Coast Conference player of the year Jonathan Dwyer, there is boundless optimism in Atlanta. Thanks to Vu!

Michigan

All that practice time and the best the Wolverines could do in 2008 was 3-9? Rich Rodriguez sits squarely on the hot seat as he enters his second season as coach, but he is catching a break from the schedule-maker. Michigan plays its first four games at home and has eight overall. The only challenge in the first month will come in Week 2 when Notre Dame visits Ann Arbor. If the Wolverines can go 5-3 at home, all they will need to do is win one on the road to return to postseason play. Poster designed by Old Hat Creative.