Georgia Tech firing nearly half their coaching staff

Key Points:

• Georgia Tech has dismissed four key football staff members—defensive coordinator Jason Semore, defensive ends/outside linebackers coach Kyle Pope, offensive line coach Allen Mogridge, and wide receivers coach Jafar Williams—amid a disappointing 2-7 season and a four-game losing streak.
• The firings follow significant defensive struggles, particularly against the run, despite offseason changes including hiring Semore as DC and George Godsey as offensive coordinator, as well as adding transfers like quarterback Alberto Mendoza.
• Remaining coaches include offensive coordinator George Godsey and co-offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Chris Weinke, with expected role adjustments among them to address ongoing performance issues.
• Defensive backs coach Vinnie Sunseri will take over defensive play-calling duties, while former NFL wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins will lead the wide receivers; other staff changes include Brandon Torrey overseeing the offensive line and expanded roles for Jess Simpson and Jack Tyler on defense.
• These midseason staff changes aim to stabilize Georgia Tech’s football program as they prepare for upcoming games against Clemson and Georgia, with the team currently last in the ACC at 1-5 in conference play.