Watch: Head Coach Geoff Collins Reflects On Virginia Tech, Previews NC State

The Wolfpack and Yellow Jackets are set to do battle under the lights Thursday night.

Ahead of their Thursday night primetime matchup with North Carolina State, Georgia Tech Football head coach Geoff Collins spoke to the media following practice.

The Yellow Jackets and Wolfpack are set to kick off Thursday at 8pm from Bobby Dodd Stadium. It will be televised on ESPN.

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On if emotions and injuries caught up to them against Virginia Tech:

On Curtis Ryans and other defensive replacements stepping up:

On players taking accountability for their effort against Virginia Tech:

On playing QB Jordan Yates the last two games as well as James Graham:

On the impact of grad transfers Tyler Davis & Jared Southers, and permanent captains:

On convincing Davis & Southers to play for Georgia Tech:

On NC State and their similarities to Georgia Tech's season:

On his relationship with current Baylor head coach Matt Rhule:

On having to face a short week:

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