Backup quarterback Aaron Philo’s future at Georgia Tech in flux

Georgia Tech
‘Everybody’s gotta make their own decisions, everybody’s gotta do what’s right for them,’ coach Brent Key says.
Aaron Philo, Georgia Tech’s backup quarterback and presumed starter for the 2026 season, played in three games this past season for the Yellow Jackets. (David Zalubowski/AP)
Georgia Tech’s long-term future at the quarterback position is in a state of flux.
Tech coach Brent Key indicated Tuesday that Aaron Philo, the team’s backup and presumed starter for the 2026 season, might not be with the team for its bowl game against BYU on Dec. 27 in Orlando, Florida.
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Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
Chad Bishop is a Georgia Tech sports reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.




