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Indiana moved on from Alberto Mendoza in favor of Josh Hoover, while Mendoza heads to Georgia Tech to run a far more complex, fast-paced offense under QB coach Chris Weinke and offensive coordinator George Godsey. The former backup, who hasn’t started a game since high school, must prove himself in Tech’s expansive playbook and high-pressure system as Indiana begins a new QB era.
Georgia Tech's fall camp enters Week 2 with key defensive battles underway, highlighted by linebackers Kyle Efford, CJ Gamble, and Braylon Outlaw as the Jackets install pads and refine their lineup.
Veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has joined Georgia Tech as a coach and says he hasn’t retired from the NFL, keeping the door open for an NFL return in 2026 while focusing on developing players with the Yellow Jackets.
Former NFL Pro Bowl WR DeAndre Hopkins is expected to join Georgia Tech’s offensive coaching staff, marking a transition after visits to the Yellow Jackets and prior stints with the Patriots and Ravens; he has a long history with OC George Godsey and has hinted at pursuing coaching as his next career phase.
Veteran wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to join Georgia Tech's offensive staff after a stint with the Patriots during training camp, reuniting with former Texans coach George Godsey. If confirmed, the move could signal the end of Hopkins's playing career, leaving him with 1,006 receptions for 13,295 yards and 85 touchdowns in 195 NFL games over 13 seasons, including a 2023 season with the Ravens (22 receptions, 330 yards, 2 TDs).
With a top trio of consensus prospects at the 2026 MLB Draft, the Twins drafted Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey at No. 3, betting on his breakout junior season after entering the year as a borderline first-rounder; Cholowsky went No. 1 to the White Sox and Emerson No. 2 to the Rays, a setup that echoes Minnesota’s 2023 selection of Walker Jenkins.
Georgia advanced to the NCAA Super Regionals after beating Liberty; meanwhile Oklahoma rallied past Georgia Tech, with Kyle Branch (Kolby Branch’s brother) contributing, prompting Tre Phelps and Kolby Branch to attend Tech’s loss. Phelps was ejected in the Liberty game and will miss the first Super Regional game. Georgia, the highest remaining seed, will face Mississippi State in the Super Regionals, a matchup Georgia has already dominated 4-0 this season. Tech’s season ended with the loss to Oklahoma. Times for the series hadn’t been announced.
Georgia Tech’s NCAA Atlanta Regional at Russ Chandler Stadium was rearranged after rain postponed Oklahoma vs. The Citadel, with Saturday’s slate now three games: 10 a.m. Oklahoma vs. The Citadel; 2 p.m. the loser of OU-CIT vs. UIC; and 6 p.m. the winner of OU-CIT vs. Georgia Tech. Friday’s postponed tickets are honored for the 10 a.m. game and the 1 p.m. slot for the 2 p.m. game; gates open at 9 a.m. for the early game and no later than 45 minutes before first pitch for the others, with TV designations TBD. The piece also highlights Georgia Tech’s Full Steam Ahead fundraising initiative.
Georgia Tech extended head coach James Ramsey’s contract through 2031 after a historic season (47-9/48-9 overall, ACC regular-season and tournament titles, No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament). The Jackets posted record-breaking offensive numbers and solid pitching, drew strong attendance, and announced a donor pledge matching up to $2.5 million in baseball scholarships for a total of $5 million. Tech hosts the Atlanta Regional as part of its ongoing Full Steam Ahead athletics fundraising and capital projects vision.
Georgia Tech earned the No. 2 national seed in the 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament and will host the Atlanta Regional at Mac Nease Baseball Park, welcoming Oklahoma, The Citadel, and UIC from May 29 to June 1. It's Tech's 37th NCAA bid and the Yellow Jackets boast one of the nation's top offenses, aiming to advance from a regional played on their home diamond.
Georgia Tech has named Ryan Hybl, a Georgia native and 2017 national champion with Oklahoma who also built a 51-win program and 15 consecutive NCAA finals, as the Yellow Jackets’ new head coach, succeeding Bruce Heppler and ushering the program into its next era with a strong leadership profile and a storied history behind him.
Georgia Tech announced that data stolen in a breach of the Canvas education platform has been deleted under a deal with the attackers, after IT warned students and staff about the cybersecurity incident.
Chicago Bears used the 213th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft to take Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg, a 6’3”, 310-pound interior lineman with a perfect 10.0 Relative Athletic Score who emerged as a disruptive run defender after transferring from Penn State to Georgia Tech, earning 2024 All-ACC honors and projected for upside as a raw yet high-ceiling interior defender.
The Chicago Bears traded up into the sixth round to draft Georgia Tech defensive tackle Jordan van den Berg at No. 213, acquiring the pick from Buffalo in exchange for two seventh-round selections. Van den Berg, a South Africa–born lineman who played at Penn State and Georgia Tech, appeared in 54 games with 93 tackles, 20.0 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks, and posted strong Pro Day numbers (225 pounds x 35, 4.9-second 40, 9-foot-11 broad jump, 36-inch vertical). Bears scouts described him as explosive and a good fit for their defense, and Van den Berg said he’s eager to learn from veteran Grady Jarrett.
Georgia Tech routed Georgia 14-4 in a midweek neutral-site game at Truist Park, with Tech praising the postseason-like atmosphere as valuable prep and Georgia’s coach questioning any real benefit, arguing the park’s dimensions could exaggerate or mute homers and that the event mainly served spectacle.