Yellow Jackets Struggle, But Show Signs | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Georgia Tech’s football season got off to a brutal start with two losses, including a 45-24 defeat to Tennessee — their first zero-and-two start since 1989. Critical plays fell short, and the team suffered a major blow when cornerback Jaylen Mbakwe was carted off in the second half. Quarterback Alberto Mendoza struggled early, throwing two interceptions — one returned for a touchdown — but showed improvement later. Coach Brent Key praised Tennessee’s defensive schemes and noted how they neutralized Georgia Tech’s RPO game, while also acknowledging the defense’s struggles against the run and third-down conversions. Despite the loss, Key saw glimpses of the team’s identity emerging. Their next chance to rebound? Home game against Mercer next Saturday at noon on the ACC Network. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/georgia-tech-postgame-quotes-matter-100005234.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/00ef0192d57f839a Report issues to [email protected].