Haynes King injury update: Georgia Tech QB's status determined vs. Virginia Tech
ESPN insider Pete Thamel has provided an update on Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King ahead of the Yellow Jackets’ game against Virginia Tech on Saturday. King is out for the game and will miss a second straight week, according to Thamel.
“Sources: Georgia Tech starting quarterback Haynes King will be out today against Virginia Tech. Veteran reserve Zach Pyron will start again for Georgia Tech,” Thamel posted on Twitter.
Haynes King was also unable to suit up last weekend against Notre Dame. Zach Pyron started in his place and was 20 of 36 for 269 yards, with 1 touchdown and 2 interceptions against the Irish.
Notre Dame beat Georgia Tech 31-13 with King unable to go.
Haynes King suffered the injury on Saturday, Oct. 12 in a win over North Carolina.
Immediately following that game, head coach Brent Key was vague about the status of King moving forward. He shared that he didn’t have an update on his starting quarterback and added that there’d be more information soon. However, he did note that King’s spirits were high and King was “enjoying the victory.”
King has completed 71.2 percent of his passes this season for 1,568 yards and eight touchdowns to only one interception. King also runs well, with 353 yards and six touchdowns on the ground. The Texas A&M transfer was having the best year of his career prior to the injury.
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As for Pyron, he is now in his third season with the program. Pyron has starting experience going back to his true freshman season in 2022. He initially came to Georgia Tech as a three-star recruit in the Class of 2022, according to the On3 Industry Rating.
Georgia Tech enters Saturday’s game with a 5-3 (3-2) record and has a chance to become bowl eligible with a victory over Virginia Tech.
Meanwhile the Hokies are 4-3 (2-1) on the season. Virginia Tech has won back-to-back games, earning blowout wins over Stanford and Boston College.
Saturday’s game is scheduled for Noon. It will be televised by the ACC Network.