Georgia Tech fires multiple coaches amid 2-7 football season start

Georgia Tech has fired several football coaches after starting the season with a 2-7 record, the team announced, according to Atlanta News First. The dismissals include defensive coordinator Jason Semore, defensive ends coach Kyle Pope, offensive line coach Allen Mogridge, and wide receivers coach Jafar Williams.

Semore, in his first year as defensive coordinator, replaced Blake Gideon but oversaw a defense that allowed the second-most yards per game in the ACC at 418.9, with the Yellow Jackets surrendering the most rushing yards per game at 222.8 and the second-most points at 32.2. Defensive backs coach Vinnie Sunseri will assume defensive play-calling duties moving forward.

The team recently lost its fourth consecutive game, a 44-17 defeat at home to Louisville, allowing 456 total yards of offense. Georgia Tech's only wins this season came against Mercer and then-ranked No. 23 Duke. The current performance will result in the program finishing below .500 for the first time since 2022.

Head coach Key expressed dissatisfaction with the team's coaching and play, calling the situation "embarrassing" and taking responsibility. He stated that the coaching changes were made to improve the team's chances in the final three games and to align with the program's high expectations.

In addition to the firings, DeAndre Hopkins will be promoted to wide receivers coach, Brandon Torrey will take over as offensive line coach, and assistant head coach Jess Simpson will add coaching defensive ends and outside linebackers to his duties.