On this episode of Bleav in the ACC, the spotlight turns to Georgia Tech as the crew continues its comprehensive preview of every ACC program entering the 2026 season. Darian, Ronnie, and JD examine the challenges facing the Yellow Jackets after the departure of quarterback Haynes King and discuss whether transfer quarterback Chandler Mendoza can successfully guide the offense into its next chapter. The conversation includes a look at one of the conference's most intriguing running back tandems, key transfer additions on offense, and how new offensive coordinator George Godsey may shape the identity of the unit moving forward.

The discussion then shifts to the defensive side of the ball, where Georgia Tech is looking to address several issues that limited the team's ceiling a season ago. The hosts analyze the hiring of defensive coordinator Jason Seymour, the importance of improving the pass rush and turnover production, and the impact of the program's recruiting and transfer portal additions. The episode concludes with a game-by-game breakdown of Georgia Tech's 2026 schedule, predictions for the season, and a conversation about Brent Key's contract incentives and the realities of building a consistent winner in today's ACC. The result is a thorough evaluation of one of the conference's most interesting teams heading into the upcoming season.

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