Brent Key vows to embrace challenge after Georgia Tech's 0-2 start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 8:36 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Georgia Tech coach Brent Key addressed the team's 0-2 beginning to the season, following a 45-24 loss to No. 15 Tennessee. Key emphasized focusing on improvement rather than past defeats, acknowledging the team's identity may evolve as the season progresses. The Yellow Jackets, who dropped their opener to Colorado 14-13, prepare for a matchup against Mercer. Key reflected on the importance of adapting, especially with new players like quarterback Alberto Mendoza joining the team after significant roster turnover. He remains confident in Mendoza's abilities as he acclimates to his role.
- •Georgia Tech lost to Tennessee 45-24 in Week 2.
- •The Yellow Jackets opened the season with a 14-13 defeat to Colorado.
- •Brent Key highlights the need for adaptation as the season progresses.
- •Quarterback Alberto Mendoza is adjusting after replacing Haynes King.
- •Georgia Tech faces Mercer next in their schedule.
- 8:36 PMYahoo Sports — Coach Brent Key urges Georgia Tech to 'embrace the challenge' after 0-2 start
"Georgia Tech coach Brent Key is learning to embrace the challenge after an 0-2 start to the season. One week later, the Yellow Jackets fell 45-24 to No. 15 Tennessee. “The identity that you have at the beginning of the season doesn’t mean it’s the identity you’re going to have for the full season,” Key said Tuesday ahead of hosting in-state Football Bowl Subdivision opponent Mercer.
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