Georgia Tech Reveals Its Depth Chart For Week Nine Matchup vs Syracuse

Georgia Tech unveiled its depth chart today after Brent Key's press conference

Oct 18, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head coach Brent Key looks on during the first half of the game against Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images | Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

It is Syracuse week for No. 7 Georgia Tech.

The Yellow Jackets are preparing for a week nine clash with the Orange this Saturday, a game that would move them to 8-0 and keep them unbeaten heading into the final month of the regular season.

Today after head coach Brent Key spoke to the media, the Yellow Jackets released their depth chart for the upcoming game against the Orange.

Position	Starter	Backup
QB	Haynes King	Aaron Philo
RB	Jamal Haynes	Malachi Hosley or Trelain Maddox
WR	Eric Rivers	Zion Taylor Or Debron Gatling
WR	Malik Rutherford	Bailey Stockton or Jordan Allen
WR	Isiah Canion	Dean Patterson
TE	J.T. Byrne or Luke Harpring or Brett Seither or Josh Beetham
LT	Ethan Mackenny	Josh Petty or Peyton Joseph
LG	Joe Fusile	Kevin Peay Jr or Peyton Joseph
C	Harrison Moore or Tana Alo-Tupuola	Jameson Riggs
RG	Keylan Rutledge	Will Reed
RT	Malachi Carney	Jameson Riggs or Josh Petty

Position	Starter	Backup
End	AJ Hoffler	Ronald Triplette or Christian Garrett or Andre Fuller
Nose	Akelo Stone or Matthew Alexander	Landen Marshall
Tackle	Jordan Van Den Berg	Jason Moore or Shymeik Jones
Rush	Brayden Manley	Jordan Boyd or Amontrae Bradford
Linebacker	Kyle Efford	Cayman Spaulding
Linebacker	E.J. Lightsey	Melvin Jordan or Tah'j Butler
Nickel	Jy Gilmore or Kelvin Hill	Will Kiker
Strong Safety	Clayton Powell-Lee	Tae Harris or D.J. Moore
Free Safety	Omar Daniels or Savion Riley
Cornerback	Ahmari Harvey	Daiquan White or Jon Mitchell
Cornerback	Rodney Shelley	Zachary Tobe

Position	Starter	Backup
K	Aidan Birr	Landon Shaffer
P	Marshall Nichols	Joshua Taylor
Long Snapper	Ronnie Thomas	Joseph Stoever
Kick Returner	Daylon Gordon and Shane Marshall
Punt Returner	Eric Rivers or Bailey Stockton	Jamal Haynes

Now, a reminder, just because a player is listed on the depth chart, it does not mean that they are going to play.

Key has been impressed by Syracuse

Oct 18, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Syracuse Orange quarterback Rickie Collins (10) warms up prior to the game against the Pittsburgh Panthers at the JMA Wireless Dome. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-Imagn Images | Rich Barnes-Imagn Images

While Syracuse has a 3-4 record, the Orange have the respect of Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key. Key talked about Syracuse during his weekly press conference today, highlight quarterback Rickie Collins as well:

"I mean, look, this is a good football team. You can't look at a record to say anything by the team. They've had some misfortune when it came to injuries on both sides of the football, very key players. And that's a tough situation to be they, you can turn on the tape. I mean, I don't need to say anything.

Just turn on the film. Watch them play, right? Watch them compete. They play hard. You know, they are making a commitment to doing certain things. And again, I'm not going to see them get into game plan or trade secrets or whatnot. But just turn on the tape. That's all you have to do. They've got good players. They've been able to overcome some adversity when it comes to injuries, and they continue to play. Credit to Fran for that, for having his team in that position. And the competition they play has been really good.

Yeah, well, I mean, he got thrust into a situation that you always talk about the next man up, right? Talk about the guys being ready to go. You're only an ankle away, a helmet away. And sometimes you're a season. It's for the season, you know, and you have to be prepared. And he's a talent. He's a tremendous talent. The thing that's got a big o-line in front of him, he's got really good wide receivers. I like their running backs. I do.

They've always had good backs there. I think they do. They do a nice job of what they're trying to do as far as establishing the run. Throwing the football is through one of the top teams in the country as far as passing the football. Very pro -style in the route concepts and the passing attack. But they're also doing a nice job of not trying to put it all on That's the thing that stands out, is I had to sit back there and put it all on the quarterback who's getting his first start or third start or fifth start, you know, and that it happens, you know, halfway through the season. That's a tough position to be in for him. I think he's done a really nice job, and the coach and the staff has done a nice job with it."

Georgia Tech is a large favorite, but no team is upset proof in college football today. The Orange have the Yellow Jackets full attention when they visit Atlanta on Saturday.