3 months ago
Georgia Tech's football season kicks off on Thursday, September 3 against Colorado, finishing the home & home series that began last year out in Boulder with a 27-20 win for the Jackets. Last year's was the first between the schools, retroactively becoming the 1990 National Championship Game as the two schools did not actually play in 1990 when chasing the national ***** le.
Both teams will look quite different this time around. Of course on Tech's side, the offense has new leadership between offensive coordinator George Godsey and new starting quarterback Alberto Mendoza. For Colorado, they bring back Carrollton, GA native Julian Lewis at quarterback, who did not play in last year's game in favor of Kaidon Salter. Lewis only played in four games late year, completing 55% of his passes and throwing for 299 yards in a start against West Virginia.
On the whole, Colorado is not predicted to be competitive in the Big 12 with predictions around the college preview woorld putting them at around 3-4 wins. Deion Sanders' team is in a full rebuild after version 1.0 of his Buffaloes with Travis Hunter playing both ways and Shedeur Sanders at QB (who both for some reason got their uniform numbers retired immediately after graduating).
Last month at Big 12 media days, Lewis noted to what I can ***** ume was a very startled audience that in 2025, Lewis didn't really plan for defenses.
"My play, I'm actually looking at the defenses now. Last year, we wasn't really looking at defenses much, just kind of high school free-balling, just out there playing football. But it's a lot bigger than that now, so it should be fun."
#year #defenses #sanders #national
Both teams will look quite different this time around. Of course on Tech's side, the offense has new leadership between offensive coordinator George Godsey and new starting quarterback Alberto Mendoza. For Colorado, they bring back Carrollton, GA native Julian Lewis at quarterback, who did not play in last year's game in favor of Kaidon Salter. Lewis only played in four games late year, completing 55% of his passes and throwing for 299 yards in a start against West Virginia.
On the whole, Colorado is not predicted to be competitive in the Big 12 with predictions around the college preview woorld putting them at around 3-4 wins. Deion Sanders' team is in a full rebuild after version 1.0 of his Buffaloes with Travis Hunter playing both ways and Shedeur Sanders at QB (who both for some reason got their uniform numbers retired immediately after graduating).
Last month at Big 12 media days, Lewis noted to what I can ***** ume was a very startled audience that in 2025, Lewis didn't really plan for defenses.
"My play, I'm actually looking at the defenses now. Last year, we wasn't really looking at defenses much, just kind of high school free-balling, just out there playing football. But it's a lot bigger than that now, so it should be fun."
#year #defenses #sanders #national
3 months ago
Yes, receiver DeAndre Hopkins has taken a coaching job at Georgia Tech. No, he hasn't closed the door on playing in 2026.
"I haven't retired from the NFL," Hopkins posted Saturday on Twitter, via Andy Backstrom of Yahoo Sports. "But if you're a WR and you want to be great, come to Georgia Tech football."
Hopkins, 34, is keeping himself busy as he waits for another opportunity.
"DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all time, but his value to our program goes far beyond that," Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key said in the statement announcing Hopkins's arrival. "He has an exceptional knowledge of what we're doing on offense due to his long relationship with [offensive coordinator] George Godsey and strong familiarity with the ACC, but, most importantly, he's a leader of men that I'm very excited for our players to be around, on and off the field."
Hopkins, who spent time working with the Patriots' coaching staff early in camp, would prefer not to be around, if that means continuing to play. For now, opportunity hasn't knocked. Hopkins wants the league to know that, even as he works as a coach, he's ready to keep playing.
#Tech #time #coach
"I haven't retired from the NFL," Hopkins posted Saturday on Twitter, via Andy Backstrom of Yahoo Sports. "But if you're a WR and you want to be great, come to Georgia Tech football."
Hopkins, 34, is keeping himself busy as he waits for another opportunity.
"DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all time, but his value to our program goes far beyond that," Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key said in the statement announcing Hopkins's arrival. "He has an exceptional knowledge of what we're doing on offense due to his long relationship with [offensive coordinator] George Godsey and strong familiarity with the ACC, but, most importantly, he's a leader of men that I'm very excited for our players to be around, on and off the field."
Hopkins, who spent time working with the Patriots' coaching staff early in camp, would prefer not to be around, if that means continuing to play. For now, opportunity hasn't knocked. Hopkins wants the league to know that, even as he works as a coach, he's ready to keep playing.
#Tech #time #coach
3 months ago
Former Arizona Cardinals All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is transitioning from the NFL to Georgia Tech football's coaching staff.
CBS Sports reported on Friday, July 31, that Hopkins will be the Yellow Jackets' wide receivers coach.
Hopkins, 34, last played for the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal in 2025 and was briefly part of the New England Patriots' coaching staff during the team's first week of training camp.
"It was a great experience for all of us," Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said about Hopkins on July 30. "That's what we try to do when we have some of these unique situations where a player — or former player or whatever it might be — wants to come in and help and learn, and they love football, and I think it was good for everybody."
Hopkins, who's played 13 NFL seasons with five Pro Bowl selections, will reunite with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey. Godsey was the OC of Hopkins' first NFL team, the Houston Texans, from 2015-16, and was the Ravens tight ends coach last year when Hopkins was on the roster.
#coach #georgia #godsey #former
CBS Sports reported on Friday, July 31, that Hopkins will be the Yellow Jackets' wide receivers coach.
Hopkins, 34, last played for the Baltimore Ravens on a one-year deal in 2025 and was briefly part of the New England Patriots' coaching staff during the team's first week of training camp.
"It was a great experience for all of us," Patriots coach Mike Vrabel said about Hopkins on July 30. "That's what we try to do when we have some of these unique situations where a player — or former player or whatever it might be — wants to come in and help and learn, and they love football, and I think it was good for everybody."
Hopkins, who's played 13 NFL seasons with five Pro Bowl selections, will reunite with Georgia Tech offensive coordinator George Godsey. Godsey was the OC of Hopkins' first NFL team, the Houston Texans, from 2015-16, and was the Ravens tight ends coach last year when Hopkins was on the roster.
#coach #georgia #godsey #former
3 months ago
The buzz around DeAndre Hopkins is that he is joining the coaching staff at Georgia Tech.
The school announced the news on Friday, July 31 that the NFL star and former Clemson standout will be an ***** istant wide receivers coach for the Yellow Jackets.
"DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but his value to our program goes far beyond the that," Georgia Tech head football coach Brent Key said on the team's website. "He has an exceptional knowledge of what we're doing on offense due his long relationship with (offensive coordinator) George Godsey and strong familiarity with the ACC, but most importantly, he's a leader of men that I'm very excited for our players to be around, on and off the field."
A day after the school announced his coaching position, Hopkins, who is currently a free agent, posted about his new role on X and gave clarity on his status in the NFL.
"I Haven't retired from the NFL," he said. "… But if you're a WR and you want to be great, come to GeorgiaTechFB."
#announced
The school announced the news on Friday, July 31 that the NFL star and former Clemson standout will be an ***** istant wide receivers coach for the Yellow Jackets.
"DeAndre is one of the greatest receivers of all-time, but his value to our program goes far beyond the that," Georgia Tech head football coach Brent Key said on the team's website. "He has an exceptional knowledge of what we're doing on offense due his long relationship with (offensive coordinator) George Godsey and strong familiarity with the ACC, but most importantly, he's a leader of men that I'm very excited for our players to be around, on and off the field."
A day after the school announced his coaching position, Hopkins, who is currently a free agent, posted about his new role on X and gave clarity on his status in the NFL.
"I Haven't retired from the NFL," he said. "… But if you're a WR and you want to be great, come to GeorgiaTechFB."
#announced
3 months ago
Former Houston Texans All-Pro wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins has found himself a new home before the start of the 2026 NFL season.
According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Georgia Tech is expected to hire Hopkins as a member of the program's offensive staff for the upcoming season. The former Clemson Tigers All-ACC wide receiver will work closely with new Yellow Jackets offensive coordinator George Godsey.
Godsey, the Texans' former offensive coordinator from 2015-2016, was also on staff with Hopkins as the tight ends coach with the Baltimore Ravens. He was inlfuential in helping Hopkins choose Baltimore as his destination last season following a run with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Georgia Tech is currently expected to add former NFL star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins as a member of its offensive staff, sources tell me and chris_hummer.
Had been in Atlanta this week visiting with the team. Has a longstanding relationship with GT OC George Godsey. pic.twitter.com/11pD66DTJM
Hopkins, who previously spent a week working alongside the New England Patriots, said earlier in the offseason he would like to play for a contender this season as he enters his 14th season. The problem? The 34-year-old pass-catcher seems not to have any suitors for the time being and could be looking toward the next option in his playing career.
#hopkins #season #godsey #deandre
According to Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports, Georgia Tech is expected to hire Hopkins as a member of the program's offensive staff for the upcoming season. The former Clemson Tigers All-ACC wide receiver will work closely with new Yellow Jackets offensive coordinator George Godsey.
Godsey, the Texans' former offensive coordinator from 2015-2016, was also on staff with Hopkins as the tight ends coach with the Baltimore Ravens. He was inlfuential in helping Hopkins choose Baltimore as his destination last season following a run with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Georgia Tech is currently expected to add former NFL star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins as a member of its offensive staff, sources tell me and chris_hummer.
Had been in Atlanta this week visiting with the team. Has a longstanding relationship with GT OC George Godsey. pic.twitter.com/11pD66DTJM
Hopkins, who previously spent a week working alongside the New England Patriots, said earlier in the offseason he would like to play for a contender this season as he enters his 14th season. The problem? The 34-year-old pass-catcher seems not to have any suitors for the time being and could be looking toward the next option in his playing career.
#hopkins #season #godsey #deandre
