Georgia Tech starting QB 2024: Who will start for Brent Keys' team this week?

Georgia Tech has enjoyed an impressive 2024 college football season. The Yellow Jackets have amassed a 7-5 record, which means they will be in a Bowl Game.

The Yellow Jackets will face off against the Vanderbilt Commodores in the Birmingham Bowl live on ESPN. Before the big game, let's examine the projected starting quarterback and potential depth chart for Georgia Tech.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets' starting QB against Vanderbilt Commodores this week?

Haynes King has started most of the Yellow Jackets' games this season, and he's set to start against the Commodores in the Birmingham Bowl. King is in his junior year and is regarded as a leader in the Georgia Tech locker room.

King has been a statistical marvel in the ongoing college football season, amassing 1,910 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and one interception. He has also recorded an 82.3 quarterback rating, the ninth-best in the nation.

King isn't just a top-notch pocket passer. He's also adept at using his feet and speed to score rushing touchdowns. This season, he has amassed 114 carries, 578 rushing yards and 11 rushing touchdowns.

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Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets QB depth chart

Freshman Aaron Philo will occupy the backup quarterback, behind King, for the bowl game against the Vanderbilt Commodores. Philo is highly rated among the Yellow Jackets staff, and his progress will be monitored.

A name worth talking about is Zach Pyron, who started the season as the backup quarterback but has since decided to take his talents to Minnesota. Pyron announced his desire to transfer after the regular season, and he has now accepted an offer to join the Minnesota Golden Gophers.

He joins Minnesota, having made 19 appearances for the Yellow Jackets, with a stat line of 995 passing yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions.

Other Yellow Jackets players who have entered the transfer portal are IOL Gabriel Fortson, quarterback Zach Gibson, wide receiver Juju Lewis, defensive lineman, offensive tackle Jakiah Leftwich, edge rusher Noah Collins, cornerback Tyler Rowe and linebacker Ashton Heflin, among others.