Saturday brought major chaos to the ACC. Virginia fell to Wake Forest, and Louisville stumbled against California. The surprising upsets didn’t just shake up the standings, they gave Georgia Tech a major boost in its pursuit of the conference title and a potential playoff berth.
The Yellow Jackets control their path. It is simple. If they win out they're in the ACC Champinship game. With a path to the 12 team CFP Playoff.
Even without playing, the Yellow Jackets may have been the weekend’s biggest winners. The losses by Virginia and Louisville improved Georgia Tech’s already strong position in the ACC standings and may help their national rankings. Those results opened the door for the Jackets to move higher in the AP Top 25 and strengthen their postseason resume.
Wake Forest takes down No. 14 Virginia on the road🎩 pic.twitter.com/rsEHd7CkHg
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Finish Strong
Georgia Tech now finds itself right in the thick of the ACC race. The conference standings feature a four-way tie between Georgia Tech, Virginia, Pittsburgh, and SMU. Each team holds the same conference record, setting up an intense sprint to the finish over the next few weeks.
Despite the chaos around them, Georgia Tech still controls its own destiny. Win out, and everything is within reach. Victories over Boston College and Pittsburgh would send the Jackets to the ACC Championship Game. Capture that title, and a College Football Playoff spot becomes a real possibility.
Beating Georgia to close the regular season would only strengthen their case. A rivalry win over the Bulldogs—one of the nation’s top teams—would serve as a signature victory on a playoff résumé that’s getting stronger by the week.
Georgia Tech’s rise hasn’t been accidental. The team has shown steady improvement on both sides of the ball in recent weeks. A balanced offense led by confident quarterback play and an increasingly disciplined defense has kept the Jackets competitive in every game.
Head coach Brent Key has emphasized consistency and composure all season long. Key and the Jackets know they what they need to do.
With two ACC games left and chaos swirling across the ACC, Georgia Tech’s mission is simple: keep winning. The path to the playoff is still open—and this time, it’s fully in their hands.