Georgia Tech Dismisses Four Coaches After Fourth Straight Loss

On November 9, Georgia Tech announced it was parting ways with Jason Semore, its defensive coordinator; Kyle Pope, who coached the defensive ends; Allen Mogridge, who led the offensive line; and Jafar Williams, the wide receivers coach. The moves followed a 44-17 defeat to Louisville, the Yellow Jackets’ fourth consecutive loss by at least two scores.

Head coach Brent Key said the changes followed weeks of consideration and were intended to help players succeed in the remaining three games and position the program to meet its expectations. Georgia Tech is 2-7, with wins over Mercer and Duke, and has lost four straight.

The coaching duties have been redistributed. Defensive backs coach Vinnie Sunseri will call defensive plays, while assistant coaches DeAndre Hopkins and Brandon Torrey will take primary responsibility for wide receivers and the offensive line. Jess Simpson will oversee edge defenders and outside linebackers alongside his work with defensive tackles, and senior defensive analyst Jack Tyler will coach linebackers.

The school also said it would revise offensive game-planning and other off-field responsibilities for the season’s final stretch. Georgia Tech ranks near the bottom nationally in several defensive categories, including rushing defense, total defense and turnovers gained. Its offensive line has also struggled, with the team among the ACC’s weakest in rushing production and limiting opposing pressure.

The Yellow Jackets’ remaining schedule includes Clemson, Wake Forest and a rivalry game against No. 1 Georgia. Key, who became head coach in 2023 after serving as interim coach in 2022, has a 29-27 overall record and a 21-16 record in ACC play.