Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019 file photo, Central Florida linebacker Eriq Gilyard rushes the Stanford line during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Orlando, Fla. Georgia Tech hosts Central Florida on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Ga Tech missing top runner, defensive lineman vs No. 14 UCF

Sep. 19, 2020 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech's James Graham looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Georgia Tech hosts Central Florida on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Sims looks to lead Ga Tech to another upset vs No. 14 UCF

By Paul Newberry Sep. 17, 2020 03:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech's James Graham looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Georgia Tech has named a starting quarterback but won't publicly say who the player is before Saturday's season opener at Florida State. The leading candidates are James Graham, who started the final eight games last year, and freshman Jeff Sims. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Georgia Tech gunning for another upset win vs No. 14 UCF

By The Associated Press Sep. 17, 2020 02:32 PM EDT

Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) leaps for a second-quarter touchdown against UAB during an NCAA college football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., Thursday, Sept. 10, 2020. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald via AP)
No. 17 Miami, No. 18 Louisville meet to top ACC schedule

By Aaron Beard Sep. 17, 2020 04:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh's Todd Sibley Jr. (23) blocks a punt by Austin Peay punter Cole Deeds before returning it for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Pittsburgh. The first 29 games of the 2020 college football season have exposed the toll coronavirus restrictions have taken on special teams play. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Virus-caused disruptions get blame for special teams follies

By Eric Olson Sep. 17, 2020 02:56 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 14, 2017, file photo, Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith (73) makes his way onto the field for the Volunteers' game against South Carolina at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. Smith's own health history gives him all the reason he needed to opt out of the season during the coronavirus pandemic. Yet the preseason All-American is planning to play for the 15th-ranked Volunteers to improve his already high stock for the NFL draft. (C.B. Schmelter/Chattanooga Times Free Press via AP, File)
South Carolina at Tennessee 10/14/2017

Sep. 15, 2020 06:57 PM EDT

Georgia Tech edges Florida State 16-13

By Bob Ferrante Sep. 12, 2020 09:26 PM EDT
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Georgia Tech had not won an ACC road game to open a season since 1996, long before everyone on the roster was born. But the Yellow...

FILE - Florida State's new head football coach Mike Norvell smiles after being introduced during half-time of an NCAA college basketball game against Clemson in Tallahassee, Fla., Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Norvell’s first season at Florida State should be an upgrade from the Willie Taggart era. Taggart's tenure was one of college football’s biggest coaching debacles in recent years. He posted four winning seasons at Memphis before taking over in Florida’s capital. He's now tasked with getting the Seminoles back to national prominence. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Coach Norvell, Florida State set for opener vs Georgia Tech

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 02:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 12, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech's James Graham looks to pass during an NCAA college football game against Duke, in Durham, N.C. Georgia Tech has named a starting quarterback but won't publicly say who the player is before Saturday's season opener at Florida State. The leading candidates are James Graham, who started the final eight games last year, and freshman Jeff Sims. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)
Georgia Tech mum on name of Yellow Jackets' starting QB

By George Henry Sep. 09, 2020 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, LSU head coach Ed Orgeron speaks during a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans. LSU coach Ed Orgeron is looking to add a defensive back to the 2020 Tigers at a time when uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic could theoretically help him land an established player from another major conference. “We’re a little short” at cornerback,” Orgeron said during a video media conference Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2020. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, FIle)
SEC remains loaded in season when little else is normal

By John Zenor Sep. 01, 2020 10:57 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, file photo, Georgia Tech wide receiver Ahmarean Brown runs for yardage during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Yellow Jackets will need big years from their receivers if they are to improve upon last season's unit, which finished 124th in scoring and fourth-worst among FBS schools in total offense.(AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Georgia Tech still undecided on a starting quarterback

By George Henry Aug. 19, 2020 01:48 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson coach Dabo Swinney speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Allen Reeves Football Complex in Clemson, S.C. Clemson came up short of a national title last January, but are one of the frontrunners to capture the crown in whatever season college football is able to fashion amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Ken Ruinard/The Independent-Mail via AP, File)
Notre Dame opens ACC play against Duke, won't play Navy

By Aaron Beard Aug. 06, 2020 12:25 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 file photo, a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets player chooses a helmet in the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 21-10. David Shanahan took an unusual path for an Irish teenager but landed a full scholarship to become a punter for Georgia Tech. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)
Irish punter moving from dairy farm to Georgia Tech

By Ken Maguire Jun. 26, 2020 10:51 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 file photo, a Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets player chooses a helmet in the second half of their NCAA college football game against the Pittsburgh Panthers on in Atlanta. Georgia Tech won 21-10. David Shanahan took an unusual path for an Irish teenager but landed a full scholarship to become a punter for Georgia Tech. (AP Photo/David Tulis, File)
Pittsburgh-Georgia Tech 11/2/2013

Jun. 26, 2020 10:47 AM EDT

Georgia Tech installing artificial turf for 2020 season

Jun. 09, 2020 05:24 PM EDT
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Tech is installing artificial turf on Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium for the 2020 season. The change from natural...

FILE - This is a Dec. 6, 2016, file photo showing Temple University Director of Athletics Patrick Kraft speaking during a news conference in Philadelphia. Boston College hired Temple athletic director Patrick Kraft on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, to fill the same role at the Atlantic Coast Conference school. Kraft replaces Martin Jarmond, who left BC last month after a short stint to become athletic director at UCLA. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
New Boston College AD Kraft: We will compete for ACC titles

By Jimmy Golen Jun. 08, 2020 05:29 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25 2020, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Josh Pastner calls a play in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina State, in Atlanta. In the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality, Georgia Tech wants to make sure its athletes take time to vote in November. The school said Thursday, June 4, 2020, that nine teams will cancel all mandatory activities on the Nov. 3 to recognize the importance of casting a ballot. Pastner said George Floyd’s death has given everyone a chance to evaluate “the way we treat each other as human beings and what we can and should do to back up our words.”(AP Photo/Danny Karnik, File)
Georgia Tech athletes get day off to vote on Election Day

By Paul Newberry Jun. 04, 2020 11:35 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

Alabama head coach Nick Saban, left, tosses citrus fruit to his players as they celebrate their victory over Michigan in the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game, Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Ga Tech schedules football games against Alabama, Ga State

Jan. 15, 2020 04:18 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 20, 2019, file photo, Georgia offensive lineman Cade Mays (77) runs a drill during an NCAA football practice in Athens, Ga. Georgia sophomore Cade Mays' attorney says the versatile offensive lineman plans to transfer and will have a strong case to be granted immediate eligibility in 2020. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP, File)
Mays transfers to Tennessee after his father sues Georgia

By Charles Odum Jan. 09, 2020 06:41 PM EST