Georgia Tech Aims to Stay Undefeated Against Wake Forest

ATLANTA, Ga. — No. 16 Georgia Tech will look to maintain their undefeated record when they face Wake Forest on Saturday afternoon in an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup. The Yellow Jackets, currently 4-0, are trying to replicate their best start in 11 years.

Georgia Tech’s last unbeaten start was in 2014, a season that ended with 11 wins and an ACC Championship Game appearance. Head coach Brent Key‘s squad has a chance to not only contend for the conference title this season but also to secure a spot in the College Football Playoff.

“We’re going to get 100 percent from every team we face. We don’t have margin to let up, at all,” Key said. He is confident in his team’s ability to handle the challenges ahead.

Quarterback Haynes King has played a key role in the Yellow Jackets’ success. Averaging 38.8 points per game, he has thrown for over 500 yards and scored multiple touchdowns both in the air and on the ground. King’s performance has positioned him as a potential ACC Player of the Year candidate.

Wake Forest (2-1, 0-1) is looking for their first win against a ranked opponent since 2022. They will have had 15 days to prepare for this game after their last outing, a loss to North Carolina State.

Head coach Jake Dickert expressed eagerness to get back on the field after a long break. “Four straight home games to start a season is unique, but what an opportunity,” Dickert said, eager to challenge a nationally-ranked opponent.

The Demon Deacons have struggled to find consistency in their passing game, with quarterback Robby Ashford throwing just one touchdown in the first three games. Running back Demond Claiborne is also working to improve his performance after a solid previous season.

This matchup is crucial for both teams as they navigate their respective paths in the conference. With Georgia Tech seeking to extend their unbeaten streak and Wake Forest aiming to reverse their fortunes, all eyes will be on Winston-Salem this Saturday.