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2025 ACC PLAYER/OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR (COACHES): Haynes King, R-Sr., QB, Georgia Tech (Longview, Texas),...First-Team All-ACC quarterback...Leads the ACC and ranks seventh overall, third among quarterbacks, nationally in rushing touchdowns (15)...Leads the ACC and ranks third nationally in total offense (329.0 yards per game)...Second in the ACC and sixth nationally in completion percentage (71.7)...Second in the ACC and first among all quarterbacks in rushing yards per game (83.8)...Third in the ACC and first among all quarterbacks in rushing yards (922)...Third in the ACC in passing efficiency (151.4)...Third in the ACC in yards per pass attempt (8.40).

Third in the ACC in points responsible for per game (14.9) and fourth in points responsible for overall (164)...Fifth in the ACC in both scoring (8.2) and total points scored (117) overall, but first among non-placekickers...Scored a rushing touchdown in nine of the 11 games he played, including multiple rushing scores in five of those contests...Recorded five 100-yard rushing games on the season...Threw for over 300 passing yards in three consecutive games versus Syracuse, NC State and Boston College...Totaled over 300 yards of total offense in seven games on the season, including a program-record 511 total yards of offense at NC State...Leads a Georgia Tech offense that ranks 12th nationally in total offense (466.3 yards per game), 19th in rushing offense (203.0 ypg) and fifth in red-zone offense (93.9%). - ACC Football

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12/02/25 - Keylan Rutledge, Sr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-4, 320 (DS#5 OG) + More +

2025 BRIAN PICCOLO AWARD WINNER: Boston College's Bryce Steele and Georgia Tech's Keylan Rutledge were named the recipients of the Atlantic Coast Conference's 2025 Brian Piccolo Award, the league announced on Monday. Rutledge, a 2025 Lombardi Award semifinalist and All-America candidate, made an extraordinary comeback following a life-and career-threatening accident. On December 10, 2023, near his hometown of Royston, Georgia, Rutledge's car was pushed into a concrete construction barricade on I-85, flipping twice into a ditch. He escaped the heavily damaged vehicle and began walking barefoot up the embankment for help, severely injuring his left big toe. Rutledge was transported to a local hospital, where surgeons reattached the toe using multiple pins. Upon arriving at Georgia Tech in January 2024, Rutledge's injury was further complicated by a severe infection, likely caused by walking through motor oil and gasoline. He was treated with aggressive intravenous antibiotics via a PICC line for six weeks, followed by a second surgery to re-break and reset the toe bones and a skin graft to promote proper healing.

He spent about seven months in intensive wound care and rehabilitation, relearning proper toe function before returning to football conditioning in late June 2024. Rutledge played his first snap on July 24, 2024, just over eight months after the accident, and has started all 24 games over the last two seasons. In 2025, he anchors an offensive line that ranks in the top 20 nationally in total offense, rushing offense, red zone offense and fewest sacks allowed, earning recognition from Pro Football Focus as one of the nation's top 15 guards in overall, run and pass blocking. Rutledge's recovery and performance stand as a testament to his resilience, determination and leadership. Rutledge becomes the fifth Georgia Tech student-athlete to receive the ACC Brian Piccolo Award and the first since running back Robert Godhigh in 2013. - ACC Football

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OG Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech
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11/19/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

WEEK 12 ACC QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK: Haynes King, R-Sr., QB, Georgia Tech (Longview, Texas),...Continued to cement his status as a front-runner for the Heisman Trophy, accounting for 424 yards of offense (371 passing, 53 rushing) in Georgia Tech's 36-34 win at Boston College...Led Georgia Tech on four scoring drives in the fourth quarter (two TD, two FG), as the Yellow Jackets erased a 28-17 deficit with 19 points in the final period...He was especially impressive on Georgia Tech's 13-play, 69-yard drive that set up the Yellow Jackets' game-winning field goal with 11 seconds left in the game. King accounted for 52 of the Jackets' 69 yards on the drive (25 passing, 27 rushing), including four-straight runs (9, 3, 5, and 1 yard) to cap the drive and set up Aidan Birr's 23-yard game-winner...Completed 26-of-34 passes (76.5 percent), good for the fifth-best completion percentage in Georgia Tech history for a passer with at least 30 attempts in a game.

He now holds six of the top seven single-game completion percentages in school history (min. 30 attempts)...Completed passes to nine different receivers, including two that had 100-yard games - Malik Rutherford (121 yards) and Eric Rivers (119 yards) - which marked the first time since 2005 that Georgia Tech had two 100-yard receivers in a game...The 300-yard passing game was King's third-straight, making him the first Yellow Jacket to throw for 300 yards in three consecutive games since George Godsey in 2000...Marks his fifth ACC Quarterback of the Week honor this season. - ACC Football

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11/19/25 - Aidan Birr, rJr/2027, Georgia Tech, 6-1, 205 (DS#4 K) + More +

WEEK 12 ACC SPECIALIST OF THE WEEK: Aidan Birr, R-Jr., PK, Georgia Tech (Kennedale, Texas),...Matched a career high with three field goals made, including the game-winner with 11 seconds to go that lifted Georgia Tech to a 36-34 win over Boston College...On a cold, windy day in New England, Birr made field goals from 34, 26 and 23 yards and also made 4-of-4 extra points to account for 13 points in the two-point victory...Eight of his 13 points came in the Yellow Jackets' 19-point fourth quarter, as they erased an 11-point deficit in the final period...The game-winning field goal with 11 seconds to go was Birr's second of the season and third of his career...Also played a big part in Boston College having an average starting field position at its own 21-yard line by sending 6-of-7 kickoffs into the end zone for touchbacks...Marks his second ACC Specialist of the Week honor this season. - ACC Football

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11/19/25 - Keylan Rutledge, Sr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-4, 320 (DS#5 OG) + More +

WEEK 12 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Keylan Rutledge, Sr., RG, Georgia Tech (Royston, Georgia),...Started at right guard and dominated the line of scrimmage to help lead the Yellow Jackets to 36 points and 628 yards of offense in a 36-34 win at Boston College...The 628 yards of total offense were the most Georgia Tech has gained this season against an FBS opponent and the most by any ACC team in a conference game this season...Was especially impressive in pass blocking to help the Yellow Jackets complete 26-of-34 passes (.765 completion pct.) for 371 yards and one touchdown...Also helped pave the way for the Jackets to rush for 257 yards on 42 carries, good for 6.1 yards per rush and three touchdowns...Helped lead Georgia Tech to scores on all five possessions in the second half, erasing an 11-point deficit in the third quarter and a 1-point deficit with 4:09 remaining...Marks his second ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week honor this season. - ACC Football

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OG Keylan Rutledge, Georgia Tech
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11/19/25 - Ethan Mackenny, rSo/2028, Georgia Tech, 6-5, 310 (DS#20 OT) + More +

WEEK 9 ACC OFFENSIVE LINEMAN OF THE WEEK: Ethan Mackenny, R-So., LT, Georgia Tech (Marietta, Georgia),...Helped lead the Yellow Jackets to 41 points and 543 yards of offense in a 41-16 win over Syracuse...At left tackle, earned an 87.0 pass-blocking grade by Pro Football Focus to help Georgia Tech complete 25-of-31 passes totaling more than 300 yards...Did not allow a sack, hit, hurry or pressure...Also helped pave the way for 239 rushing yards on 37 carries, good for 6.5 yards per rush. - ACC Football

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OT Ethan Mackenny, Georgia Tech
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11/19/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

WEEK 9 ACC QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK: Haynes King, R-Sr., QB, Georgia Tech (Longview, Texas),...Turned in one of the top all-around performances by a college football quarterback in recent memory, accounting for 395 yards of total yardage and five touchdowns in Georgia Tech's 41-16 win over Syracuse...Became only the fifth NCAA Division I FBS player since 1995 with 300 passing yards, 90 rushing yards, three TD passes, two TD runs and an .800 completion percentage in a game...Broke the Georgia Tech single-game completion percentage record with an 80.6% mark (with 30 or more passing attempts)...Led Georgia Tech to scores on 7-of-10 possessions before coming out of the game in the fourth quarter...Guided the Yellow Jackets to 543 yards of offense, their most in an ACC game in two years...Earned his fourth ACC Quarterback of the Week honor this season. - ACC Football

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11/18/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

WEEK 9 WALTER CAMP NATIONAL FBS OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK: HAYNES KING, GEORGIA TECH, RS Senior, Quarterback, Longview, TX,...Haynes King accounted for 395 yards of total offense and five touchdowns in Georgia Tech's 41-16 victory against ACC-rival Syracuse. King completed 25-of-31 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns and added 91 rushing yards and two more scores. With the win, the Yellowjackets improved to 8-0 for the first time since 1996, and 5-0 in the ACC. Notes: It is the third time since 2004 that a Georgia Tech player has earned Walter Camp National FBS Player of Week honors. King joins former Yellowjackets' Jamal Golden (DB, Oct. 25, 2015) and Justin Thomas (RB, Oct. 29, 2016). - Walter Camp Football Foundation

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11/18/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

WEEK 9 ASSOCIATED PRESS NATIONAL PLAYER OF THE WEEK RUNNER-UP: Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King passed for 304 yards and three touchdowns and rushed for 91 yards and two scores in a 41-16 win over Syracuse. King completion rate of 80.6% (25 of 31) was a program record for a QB with a minimum of 30 attempts. King's 304 passing yards, three touchdown passes and 395 yards of total offense were season highs. He has a passing TD and rushing TD in 15 of his 31 career games. - AP College Football

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11/15/25 - Aidan Birr, rJr/2027, Georgia Tech, 6-1, 205 (DS#4 K) + More +

Aidan Birr kicked a 23-yard field goal with 11 seconds left and No. 14 Georgia Tech rallied for a 36-34 victory over Boston College on Saturday to remain tied for first place in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Haynes King completed 26 of 34 passes for 371 yards and a touchdown as the Yellow Jackets (9-1, 6-1, No. 16 CFP) stayed even with No. 20 Virginia (No. 19 CFP) atop the league standings. Dylan Lonergan went 26 of 40 for 362 yards and two TDs for the Eagles (1-10, 0-7), who lost their 10th straight game. With a solid shot at the ACC championship game and potentially the College Football Playoff, Georgia Tech fell behind early in the second half and trailed 28-17 late in the third quarter. After taking the lead, the Yellow Jackets fell behind again 34-33 when Turbo Richard scored on a 43-yard run up the middle. But the Eagles failed on the 2-point try.

King then marched Georgia Tech 69 yards in 13 plays before Birr's winning kick. The game ended when Lonergan's Hail Mary was batted down near the goal line as time expired. Jordan Allen broke free down the left sideline for a 54-yard touchdown with just over six minutes left, moving the Yellow Jackets ahead 33-28. Georgia Tech had clawed back and cut it to 28-26 on Jamal Haynes' 2-yard score with 7 1/2 minutes to play. But lining up with an unbalanced formation, King was stopped short on the 2-point try. Jordan McDonald's 14-yard TD run pushed BC ahead 21-14 on its first drive of the second half. Birr's 34-yard field goal sliced it to 21-17 before Lonergan engineered a 75-yard drive, capping it off by hitting Reed Harris, who caught a short pass before breaking a couple of tackles and going in for an 18-yard score. Coming off an upset loss at North Carolina State two weeks ago, the Yellow Jackets grabbed a 14-7 lead early in the second quarter when Malik Rutherford caught a short pass near the line of scrimmage and burst free for a 71-yard TD. - Georgia Tech/AP College Football

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K Aidan Birr, Georgia Tech
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10/25/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

Haynes King threw two touchdown passes to Josh Beetham in the second quarter and accounted for five on the day, and No. 7 Georgia Tech cruised to a 41-16 victory over Syracuse on Saturday in its first home game as a top-10 team since 2009. The Yellow Jackets (8-0, 5-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) briefly fell behind 3-0 early, but even Syracuse's lone points of the first half felt like a missed opportunity. The Orange (3-5, 1-4) had the ball first-and-goal at the 1, but two pre-snap penalties and a sack killed the momentum and forced a field goal attempt.

Georgia Tech scored the next 20 points, with the two King-to-Beetham touchdowns sandwiched between field goals, and ended up allowing its lowest point total of the season in conference play. King tacked on another touchdown pass to Dean Patterson, and reached the end zone twice with his legs later on to make it five total touchdowns. The Yellow Jackets are 8-0 for just the sixth time in school history, and first time since 1966. - Georgia Tech/AP College Football

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10/21/25 - Jy Gilmore, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 5-09, 190 (DS#146 CB) + More +

WEEK 8 ACC DEFENSIVE BACK OF THE WEEK: Jy Gilmore, R-Jr., DB, Georgia Tech (Citra, Florida),...Stuffed the stat sheet with 11 tackles, including 1.5 tackles-for-loss and 0.5 sacks, and two pass breakups in Georgia Tech's 27-18 win at Duke, which handed the Blue Devils their first ACC loss of the season...His individual effort led a defensive performance that held Duke to less than half of its season scoring average coming into the game (the Blue Devils were averaging 36.5 points per game prior to Saturday)...Part of a Yellow Jackets' defense that held Duke to a season-low 68 rushing yards...A key cog of the Tech defense that was especially stout in the second half, as it held Duke to just 66 yards and no points over three series spanning 14:53, which allowed the Yellow Jackets' offense to score on four-straight possessions, turning a 10-7 deficit into a commanding 27-10 lead. - ACC Football

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CB Jy Gilmore, Georgia Tech
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10/20/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

WEEK 8 ACC QUARTERBACK OF THE WEEK: Haynes King, R-Sr., QB, Georgia Tech (Longview, Texas),...Accounted for 325 yards of total offense in Georgia Tech's 27-18 win at Duke...Passed for 205 yards and rushed for 120, marking the third time this season, and his school-record seventh time as a Yellow Jacket, that he's had at least 100 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in the same game...Especially impressive in the second half, as 240 of his 325 total yards came in the final two quarters of the game...Led the Yellow Jackets to scores on all four of their full possessions in the second half (not including a series of kneel-downs to end the game)...Capped his impressive second-half showing with a 28-yard touchdown run with 2:10 to go in the game, which gave the Yellow Jackets a commanding 27-10 lead after trailing 10-7 earlier in the half.

With his 205 passing yards, King upped his career passing total at Georgia Tech to 6,132 yards. He is only the fifth player in Tech history to throw for 6,000 yards as a Yellow Jacket and the first to do it over only three seasons at Tech...His 28-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was his 10th of the year. He is only the fourth NCAA Division I FBS quarterback since 2015 with double-digit rushing touchdowns in three-straight seasons, and the first ACC signal-caller to do it since Louisville Heisman Trophy winner Lamar Jackson from 2015-17...Earned his third ACC Quarterback of the Week honor this season. - ACC Football

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10/18/25 - Omar Daniels, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-0, 195 (DS#34 FS) + More +

Safety Omar Daniels returned a fumble a school-record 95 yards for a touchdown and No. 12 Georgia Tech pieced together enough late-game offense to beat Duke 27-18 on Saturday and continue its best start to a season in more than a half-century. Haynes King threw for 205 yards and rushed for a game-high 120 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown run with 2:10 left. Georgia Tech (7-0, 4-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) has won its first seven games for the first time since 1966. The last time the Yellow Jackets were 4-0 in ACC play came 27 years ago. Duke (4-3, 3-1), bidding to hold first place midway through its conference schedule, saw its three-game winning streak end. Darian Mensah was 32 for 44 for 373 yards and two touchdowns.

Georgia Tech didn't have a touchdown drive until a 72-yard march in the fourth quarter, building a 20-10 lead on Malachi Hosley's 10-yard run with 4:57 remaining. King threw for 38 yards with three completions on the drive. His 28-yard TD run extended the margin. After Duke moved 96 yards, Daniels returned a first-quarter fumble 95 for the game's first points. Duke was marred by red-zone mistakes - a fumble, botched attempt on a field goal and fourth-down penalty. The Blue Devils covered 159 yards on their first two possessions combined and didn't score. They held a 238-110 advantage in total yards in the first half. The teams entered the day tied with Virginia atop the ACC standings. - Georgia Tech/AP College Football

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FS Omar Daniels, Georgia Tech
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10/16/25 - Haynes King, rSr/2026, Georgia Tech, 6-3, 215 (DS#3 QB) + More +

MIDSEASON AP ACC TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYER: Dual-threat quarterback Haynes King has led No. 12 Georgia Tech to a 6-0 start, including 3-0 in the ACC. King ran for two touchdowns in last week's 35-20 home win over Virginia Tech. The senior delivered more balance that helped him earn votes as the league's top offensive player. King completed 20 of 24 passes for 213 yards with a touchdown and ran for 60 yards with scoring runs of 26 and 2 yards. King ranks second in the ACC in total offense, averaging 282.2 yards, behind Duke's Darian Mensah (298.3). Miami's Carson Beck and SMU's Kevin Jennings also earned votes as the top offensive player. - AP College Football

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QB Haynes King, Georgia Tech
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