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Georgia Tech's Bowl Hopes and Defense Struggles
Georgia Tech faces bowl game miss under Brent Key despite offensive signs.
In brief
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 defense remains a major issue. Originally reported by Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets On SI.
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.
The big picture
Georgia Tech will miss its first bowl game under head coach Brent Key as the defense remains a major issue.
