⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Spring game streams on ESPN+ and ACCNX; few spring games streamed this year.

- Mendoza makes quick decisions and runs; Adamson capable backup QB; Roche catches traffic; D-line most improved; Haynes/Hosley nightmares for defenses; Mbakwe elite; Birr elite leg; Gatling excels filling WR injuries.

- Defense improved in spring game with DL creating havoc; McKenny out, Petty likely out for season with injury; expect defensive improvement in 2026.

- Georgia Tech has useful offensive-line continuity: a three-year tackle is moving inside to guard, both tackles from last season's finale return, and Weston Franklin is entering his second year as the starting center. - Zach Pyron was viewed as having the edge at quarterback because of the leadership and experience he showed after taking over late last season. - Linebacker is less settled after losing Charlie Thomas and Ace Eley, but spring standout Cornelius Staten is a name to watch. - The secondary can become more flexible with Jaylon King returning deep and the option to move another safety closer to the line or into the nickel role.

- Top Betting/Intel Takeaways - Brent Key said Georgia Tech had a productive spring but still has a long way to go; he likes the team's chance to be good if depth and execution keep developing. - Key made clear the offense will be personnel-driven rather than built from a fixed playbook. The staff will keep what players can retain and execute on Saturdays. - Georgia Tech does not want to put the full offense on a new QB immediately; Key specifically talked about using the OL, tight ends, and running backs to reduce pressure early. - Offensive philosophy note: Key wants a completion-driven offense that takes checkdowns for 6-10 yards instead of forcing deep shots every series.

- Fridge's QB development exceptional; Big Ralph was great football coach.

- QB: Mendoza being the only one talking to the media is a pretty good indication that he is the QB.

- GT OL major concern—Petty out early/season, Mackenny in doubt, possibly zero returning starters; Wade replaces unhappy Key hire.

- Pick/market: GT Lunch Bunch is pleased to present Tim Salem Football Special Teams Coordinator, at noon at Hudson Grill in Sandy Springs.

- Intel: Can’t find any information and trying to buy the right side wrong thread

- Posted detailed chairback seat analysis on main Sports Center board; defer discussion there.

- Two TE sets used under CBF; typically blockers/safety valves, Boyd motioned across formation.

- Top Actionable Intel - Georgia Tech's tight end room was identified as the offense's most improved position group and a potential 2026 X-factor under new OC George Godsey. - The hosts expect Godsey to feature tight ends more than Buster Faulkner did, especially after Godsey's NFL background working with high-end tight ends. - TE production was limited last year at roughly 36 catches, 546 yards, and 4 TDs combined, so even a moderate usage jump could materially change Georgia Tech's passing profile. - No official wager, spread pick, total, or released play was given.

- Georgia Tech and Virginia Tech battling for OL Jacob Burns from Rabun Gap-Nacoochee.

- OC Faulkner→Godsey; OL Wade→Mogridge; WR McKnight→Jafar Williams; RB McKenzie→Jimmy Smith; DC Gideon→Semore; S Peoples→Sunseri.

- DB returning punts creates fake punt protection; Mbakwe punts, Allen kickoffs logical.

- LB: Nice to see us making offers all around the country (at least in Tx, La and eastward)

- Intel: Looking at who we have coming in, those former players who went into the portal and haven't found a team yet and want to return may not get back in.

- Intel: The @jacketsonline Countdown to Kickoff returns today as we are now 50 days away from Toe Meets Leather between Georgia Tech and Colorado on Sept.

- Intel: Notes and quotes for @jacketsonline on Brent Key's extended interview on Tuesday as he joined @680TheFan 's Cellini and Dimino for a couple segments, discussing several different subjects related to GT Football, the landscape...

- Yellow Jackets achieve benchmark behind seven sellouts for 2026 Atlanta Regional “We’re excited to partner with Georgia Tech athletics to bring these game jerseys to market,” said Austin Pomerantz, Founder of The Players Trunk.

- Portal visitor had good visit, down to Georgia Tech and Syracuse; Syracuse coach had him at Siena.

- Intel: Appears he decided against the portal, finally.

- Pick/market: GT Lunch Bunch is pleased to present Dene Sheheane, President GT Alumni Association, at noon at Hudson Grill in Sandy Springs.

- Advincula will be drafted high; portal additions Advincula & Zuckerman solid; CJR must hit portal hard for losses.

- LB/KICKER: I’m kind of Suprised our punter Nichols didn’t get a contract .

- Key wants balanced team, stronger line of scrimmage, better staff alignment; September will clarify capabilities.

- Intel: Here's my Q&A with new GT transfer forward Jackson Fields ( @Fields15J ) who caught up with @jacketsonline today to talk about picking the Jackets out of the portal, reuniting with coach Scott Cross...