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Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe leaves game against Tennessee on a stretcher

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Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe leaves game against Tennessee on a stretcher
Summary

Georgia Tech cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe was taken off the field on a stretcher during the third quarter of a game against Tennessee on September 12 at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The injury occurred at the 14:17 mark while Tennessee led 24-10. Mbakwe collided with Georgia Tech defensive end Jordan Walker, who also left the game with a lower body injury. Medical staff tended to Mbakwe on the field before he was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for further evaluation. During the departure, Mbakwe demonstrated movement by gripping a trainer's hand and signaling to the crowd. Play was temporarily stopped following the incident, which occurred while Tennessee maintained possession of the ball.

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Status Watch
  • •Jaylen Mbakwe exited the game in the third quarter after an apparent head injury.
  • •Tennessee led the contest 24-10 when play was halted at the 14:17 mark.
  • •Jordan Walker sustained a lower body injury during the same play.
  • •Mbakwe was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital for treatment.
Latest Updates
  • 6:20 PMESPN NCAAF — Ga. Tech CB Mbakwe out of hospital day after being stretchered off
  • 5:49 PMYahoo Entertainment — Georgia Tech's Jaylen Mbakwe released from hospital and 'fine and feeling well' after being stretchered off field in loss to Tennessee - Yahoo Sports
  • 5:15 PMAL.com — Georgia Tech updates status of Jaylen Mbakwe after scary in-game injury - AL.com
  • 1:20 PMYahoo Sports — Jaylen Mbakwe injury news: Georgia Tech DB provides update after scary scene vs Vols
  • 12:36 PMYahoo Sports — Georgia Tech's Jaylen Mbakwe 'fine and feeling well' after being stretchered off field in loss to Tennessee
  • 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia Tech coach Key: Mbakwe talking and responsive after collision vs Tennessee
  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia Tech football news: Jaylen Mbakwe, Jordan Walker carted off the field on same play vs. Tennessee
  • 2:02 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia Tech’s Jaylen Mbakwe gives thumbs up while being taken off field following scary injury
What they're saying
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Georgia Tech football entered Knoxville aiming to shed the memories of Colorado’s blocked field goal . But the Yellow Jackets lost both Jaylen Mbakwe and Jordan Walker against Tennessee Saturday. On the same play too nonetheless. The moment happened during third quarter, with one of them needing to be lifted off the field by two trainers. The […] The post Georgia Tech football news: Jaylen Mbakwe, Jordan Walker carted off the field on same play vs. Tennessee appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said Jaylen Mbakwe was talking and responsive after a scary collision that had him stretchered off the field in the third quarter of the Yellow Jackets' 45-24 loss to No. 18 Tennessee on Saturday night. Mbakwe collided head-first with Jordan Walker's knee. Mbakwe lay on the field and appeared motionless for several minutes before giving the crowd a thumbs-up while being stretchered off.

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Georgia Tech suffered a frightening moment against Tennessee when Jaylen Mbakwe and Jordan Walker were forced from the field following a collision. Mbakwe later gave his teammates and coaches a thumbs-up while being escorted away.

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