Tag: Georgia Tech Football

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key ‘nothing I hate more’ than Georgia football

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key, recently said, “There’s nothing I hate more in the world (than Georgia football).”

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key has brought Georgia Tech back to respectability. In 2023, the Yellow Jackets went 7-6 and won a bowl game for the first time since 2016, which was the last time that Georgia Tech defeated Georgia.

Key and Georgia Tech challenged Georgia in 2023. The Yellow Jackets lost 31-23 and were close to getting a chance to tie up the game.

“There’s nothing I hate more in the world,” said Key when asked about Georgia football at a recent alumni event. “It’s probably the only thing I actually hate. When I say hate, like, truly despise everything about it. I really do.”

Not only did Georgia Tech fall to Georgia on the field, but the Bulldogs also took a key member of Georgia Tech’s coaching staff this offseason. Key, who played college football for Georgia Tech, clearly has not gotten over Georgia’s eight-point win over the Yellow Jackets in Atlanta last year.

“Three minutes and 31 seconds with three timeouts left, we’re down by eight. Muff the onside kick, get (UGA) to third-and-3, they run a toss sweep out of the bunch formation to the boundary,” said Key. “(Georgia Tech linebacker) Kyle Efford is about two inches away from making the tackle.”

“I think about it every day,” continued Key. “(Efford) thinks about it every day. We talk about it every day.”

There’s no doubt that Georgia Tech has Black Friday circled on its calendar. The Yellow Jackets always have the goal of beating Georgia. Georgia Tech’s improvement does not mean much if the Yellow Jackets can’t conquer their biggest rival.

New tradition? Georgia reportedly facing Georgia Tech on Black Friday

The Georgia Bulldogs are reportedly scheduled to host Georgia Tech in Athens on Black Friday this November. Will this be a new Thanksgiving week tradition?

The Georgia Bulldogs are finding out more and more about their 2024 college football schedule. Georgia is reportedly scheduled to face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets on Black Friday, which is Nov. 29.

The Georgia-Georgia Tech game will be televised on ABC in primetime at 7:30 p.m. ET. Georgia Tech has not defeated Georgia since 2016, but the Yellow Jackets gave Georgia a scare in 2023. Last season, Georgia won at Georgia Tech, 31-23, in a game that was much closer than expected.

Georgia will host Georgia Tech in Athens in the 2024 edition of Clean, Old-Fashioned Hate. The Bulldogs have won 19 of the last 22 games in the in-state rivalry dating back to 2000.

One benefit of playing Georgia Tech on Black Friday would be more time to prepare for the SEC championship game. Head coach Kirby Smart loves any advantage he can get over the opposition. However, with the SEC expanding to 16 teams, it will no longer be as easy for Georgia to advance to the SEC championships game.

Georgia is already scheduled to have five games televised on ABC this fall. The 2024 season should be a fun one.

ACC starting quarterback rankings for 2024

Here are our ACC quarterback rankings for 2024, with projected starters.

We are still some time away from the start of the 2024 college football season, but that doesn’t stop us from looking ahead.

Today, we are looking at the ACC starting quarterbacks for 2024 and ranking them ahead of the season. This is just a preview, as it is still many months from the season, and things can change fast. While every team doesn’t have a starting quarterback on paper, we are making projections on these starters based on what we know right now.

The ACC is a bit different now, with the addition of new programs and new faces to the conference. Try not to get mad with these, they’re subjective! That said, here are our ACC starting quarterback rankings heading into the 2024 season.

– Updated 5/11

ACC Football Teams Ranked by Returning Production for 2024

A look at each ACC team’s returning production for the upcoming 2024 season.

Forecasting which teams will rise to greatness in college football in any given season can prove challenging. However, a key indicator often lies in the roster’s returning players.

From seasoned fifth-year senior linebackers to up-and-coming junior quarterbacks, the presence of experienced athletes opting to continue with their respective programs can significantly bolster a team’s competitive advantage. This continuity becomes particularly crucial as other teams contend with talent depletion due to NFL draft selections, transfers, or eligibility regulations.

ESPN recently released a list of all 134 FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) teams, with each ACC team naturally being listed. Here is a look at each ACC team’s returning production on offense, defense, and total.

Updated 4/7

Every ACC football team’s ESPN preseason SP+ ranking

The ACC has some strong teams heading into the 2024 season, according to ESPN’s SP+.

The 2024 college football season is months away, but we all know that football remains on the mind throughout the offseason. 

Early rankings have been released all over the place, with ESPN’s Bill Connelly recently releasing the preseason ESPN SP+ rankings ($$$) for the 2024 season. These SP+ rankings consider multiple key factors regarding a football team, including returning production, recent recruiting, and recent history. A strong model; here is a bit more of what Connelly had to say about the rankings. 

“It’s a tempo- and opponent-adjusted measure of college football efficiency. It is a predictive measure of the most sustainable and predictable aspects of football, not a résumé ranking. Along those same lines, these projections aren’t intended to be a guess at what the AP Top 25 will look like at the end of the season. These are simply early offseason power rankings based on the information we have been able to gather to date.”

Straightforward and to the point, these are power rankings based on what we know right now. So, how do Clemson and the rest of the ACC stack up in the first SP+ rankings for 2024? Check it out below.

Updated 2/16

Every ACC Football Team’s 2024 Recruiting Class Ranking After National Signing Day

Here is a look at every ACC team’s final 2024 recruiting class ranking.

Dabo Swinney and the Clemson coaching staff showcased their recruiting prowess in the 2024 class, adding considerable talent to their roster. However, the burning question remains: how does Clemson’s recruiting effort compare to other ACC powerhouses following National Signing Day?

Today, we delve into the post-National Signing Day landscape, dissecting each ACC football team’s 2024 recruiting team ranking according to 247Sports. While Clemson remains a formidable force in ACC recruiting circles, they find themselves not at the summit for this particular recruiting cycle. Another program is poised for a significant resurgence, and the 2024 class appears to be the catalyst for their potential return to past glory.

From perennial ACC contenders to emerging teams within the conference, let’s examine the 2024 recruiting team ranking for each ACC program, shedding light on the evolving dynamics within the conference.

–Updated 2/13

Jaylen Bell, a 4-star defensive back, de-commits from LSU

Jaylen Bell de-commits from LSU.

One of the top cornerback prospects in the nation, committed to LSU football for over a year, de-committed on Saturday. Jaylen Bell, a class of 2025 recruit, posted on social media his de-commitment on Friday morning.

Hours after leaving the LSU class of 2025, he confirmed on X (the social media platform formerly known as Twitter) that he would be visiting Georgia Tech on Saturday.

A 5-foot-10, 155-pound defensive back from Grayson High School (Loganville, Georgia), Bell is a physical and combative athlete. Last season in 12 games played, he had 46 total tackles with an interception and nine passes defended.

He is instinctive and breaks well to the ball.

A four-star according to Rivals, Bell is ranked as the No. 16 cornerback in the nation and the No. 168 overall player in this class.

 

His social media post was very simple and to the point. Including a Bible verse about trusting in God, Bell said his recruitment is completely open.

He did not mention LSU at all in his statement.

His offer list includes Auburn, Colorado, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, Ole Miss, Pittsburgh, Purdue, South Carolina and Virginia Tech among others

ACC Football 2024 Team Recruiting Rankings After Early Signing Day

Here is a full look at how the ACC stands in team recruiting rankings after early signing day.

Early signing day was, as it should be for every college football program nationwide, a very busy day.

High school players across the country signed their national letters of intent and secured the next step in their football careers as they prepare to join their new teams. The ACC had some good success on early signing day, with multiple ACC programs landing in the top 25 of class team rankings following the day. 

So, how does the ACC stack up against each other? That’s what we’re going to take a look at today. Here is a look at every ACC team’s 2024 team recruiting ranking according to 247Sports following early signing day.

Updated 12/25

Former Tiger is back in the transfer portal

Another former Tiger has reentered the transfer portal.

The transfer portal continues to be a massive part of college football, and another former Tiger has reentered his name back into it.

Former Clemson offensive lineman Paul Tchio took to social media to announce that he is back in the transfer portal. He transferred to Georgia Tech from Clemson following the 2021 season, and his time with the Yellow Jackets has come to an end.

Tchio is a former four-star recruit out of Milton (Ga.) High School, who appeared in 14 games and made one start with the Tigers. According to 247Sports rankings, Thcio was the No.3 guard and the No.96 overall player in the 2020 class.

Update: Former Mississippi State TE Ryland Goede has cancelled his visit to Texas A&M

Former Mississippi State TE Ryland Goede has reportedly canceled his College Station visit and will instead transfer to Georgia Tech.

This coming weekend, Texas A&M is set to host a bevy of potential transfer portal additions, and according to early reports, former Mississippi State tight end Ryland Goede was slated to that list, but late Thursday night, Rivals’ Russell Johnson announced that Goede had canceled his visit to College Station. He will instead transfer to Georgia Tech for the 2024 season.

Appearing in 11 games, including seven starts this season, Goede failed to record any receiving statistics until reeling in his first catch for 18 yards, which would end up being his only grab in his Bulldogs career. Mainly working as an inline blocker, Goede’s 6’6″, 260-pound frame still provides enormous potential in the passing game in the right system.

The Aggies will lose three tight ends going into the 2024 season, including Jake Johnson and Fernando Garza III, who recently entered the transfer portal, and senior Max Wright, who has used up his eligibility.

With sophomore TE Donovan Green deemed to return after sustaining a season-ending injury just weeks before the 2023 season, Goede’s experience paired with new OC Collin Klein’s offensive game plan would have been a perfect match, but congratulations to Georgia Tech for reeling in a big-time talent.

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