Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said Sunday that he he has narrowed his list of candidates to replace offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner down to 36 names.

The ACC announced Sunday that No. 22 Georgia Tech is headed to the Pop-Tarts Bowl on Dec. 27 in Orlando, Florida. The Yellow Jackets will face No. 12 BYU, per On3.

The freshman and former four-star recruit played in five games on special teams this past season and one on offense.

Georgia Tech lost its second offensive coach in a week. Reports say that offensive line coach Geep Wade has been hired to coach the same position at Nebraska.

Georgia Tech coach Brent Key signed a contract extension with the school Wednesday which will pay him $6.5 million a year.

Buster Faulkner’s departure is a major blow to Tech’s offense. Here are some possibilities as the team looks for the next coach to run the Yellow Jackets’ offense.

Coach Brent Key has 23 high school seniors who have signed to play for Tech in 2026. Tech’s ‘26 recruiting class ranks 45th overall and 11th among ACC teams.

Matchup was Tech’s biggest television audience of the season.

Cole Bergeron, considered a 3-star prospect, had committed to Virginia Tech before flipping to the Yellow Jackets.

Georgia Tech won yet another recruit from an ACC rival on Thursday when Alabama defensive lineman Anthony Woods chose the Yellow Jackets over North Carolina State.