# Georgia Tech's Bowl Hopes and Defense Struggles

> Georgia Tech faces bowl game miss under Brent Key despite offensive signs.
- Title: Georgia Tech's Bowl Hopes and Defense Struggles | Shortify
- Summary: Georgia Tech faces bowl game miss under Brent Key despite offensive signs. Georgia Tech will miss its first bowl game under head coach Brent Key as the…
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- Source: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets On SI — https://si.com/college/georgiatech/football/two-things-i-think-two-things-i-know-about-georgia-tech-midway-through-the-season-01m5d5428kfd
- Published: 2026-10-20T22:00:01+00:00
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- Topics: georgia tech, brent key, acc, yellow jackets, defensive coordinator, offensive line, bowl game, college football, georgia tech football, si, sports
## Season halfway
Georgia Tech's season is halfway over with the Yellow Jackets not having the kind of season they hoped for.
## Early confidence
After going 9-4, Georgia Tech was picked to finish 5th in the ACC preseason poll with confidence the defense was fixed.
## Current record
Georgia Tech is at 2-4 with a difficult path to six wins after losing to Colorado and Stanford.
## Bowl game miss
Georgia Tech will miss its first bowl game under head coach Brent Key.
## Defensive issues
Georgia Tech's defense ranks dead last in turnovers forced and 110th in rushing defense.
## Defensive coordinator
Brent Key has been on his fourth defensive coordinator in four years with no improvement.
## Offensive potential
Georgia Tech has talented offensive pieces but struggles with the offensive line.
## Offensive line
Georgia Tech's offensive line ranks 80th in sacks allowed with poor PFF grades.
## Offensive line grades
Kevin Peay Jr and Malachi Carney are top performers but the unit drops off steeply.
## Path to bowl
If Georgia Tech beats Boston College, it could reach a bowl game with a strong finish.
## Next games
Georgia Tech faces Louisville, Clemson, Wake Forest, and Georgia as big favorites.
## Key takeaway

Georgia Tech will miss its first bowl game under head coach Brent Key as the defense remains a major issue.