Georgia Tech football head coach Brent Key was admittedly and understandably “pissed off” after Saturday's 44-17 loss to Louisville, and he insisted that plans were already underway to bring the program back to the respectable status the fan base deserves. Evidently, a portion of that blueprint entails significant changes to his staff. The Yellow Jackets are parting ways with defensive coordinator Jason Semore, defensive ends coach Kyle Pope, offensive line coach Allen Mogridge and wide receivers coach Jafar Williams, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.

Key was heated in the aftermath of a fourth consecutive double-digit defeat, the second of which occurred in Atlanta, but he still feels strongly that change is needed two days after the Louisville game. Although the Georgia Tech alum did not single out any one person, the most straightforward way a team generally tires to address a losing problem is in the coaching department.

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This season has long been over as far as fans are concerned, but the Yellow Jackets can still start building for the future. While there won't be any bowl games to get excited about in 2026, they can give the community cause for optimism by posting competitive efforts against Clemson, No. 16 Wake Forest and No. 2 Georgia.