Georgia Tech Football Reaches New Pinnacle, Ranked No. 16

As the 2025 college football season reaches its midpoint, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets have emerged as one of the most surprising and exciting teams in the nation. Just two years after a dismal 2022 campaign, the Yellow Jackets have soared to a 4-0 start and a No. 16 ranking in the AP Top 25 - their highest since 2015.

This remarkable turnaround is a testament to the leadership of head coach Brent Key, who took over the program in 2022 and has steadily built a talented roster through recruiting and the transfer portal. The team's core group of players has bought into Key's "lunch-pail tough" mentality, and the results are now on full display.

Quarterback Haynes King has been a revelation, quickly establishing himself as a Heisman Trophy contender with his dynamic playmaking abilities. The stands at Bobby Dodd Stadium have been filled to near-capacity on game days, as eager fans have flocked to support the resurgent Yellow Jackets.

For long-time Georgia Tech supporters like Luke Cowart, this season has been a stark contrast to the team's recent struggles. "This season is different simply due to the talent on the roster," Cowart said. "Coach Key building talent over the last few years has culminated to this season, where we have guys on the field who will play on Sundays."

With the Yellow Jackets likely favored in all but one of their remaining regular-season games, the excitement and anticipation around the program continue to grow. Georgia Tech's return to national prominence has been a long time coming, but the wait appears to be worth it for the passionate fan base.