Significant status update for Georgia Tech star QB

One of the unique challenges that Georgia Tech presents is that they have begun using two QBs. The saying goes that if you have two QBs you actually have none, but that may not be the case with Georgia Tech.

The Yellow Jackets have begun using two quarterbacks as a way to keep opposing defenses on their toes, and they’ve been very effective in doing so recently. The two QBs for Georgia Tech are unique in that one is used more as a runner and the other is used more as a passed. However, one of their quarterbacks may sit during tonight’s rivalry game for an abnormal reason.

Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo may opt to red shirt

A player in college football is allowed to play in four games and still redshirt so that year doesn’t count against their eligibility. And that’s exactly where Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo currently sits with one game remaining.

Philo has played in four games during his freshman season, and while he has been extremely effective recently, the Yellow Jackets’ staff may choose to sit him to preserve a season of eligibility.

This would make life for Georgia football and Kirby Smart a lot easier because they would now only have to be ready to face one QB on Friday night. And it just so happens Philo is playing the best ball of his career, so it would be nice to not have to play against him.

Last week when Georgia Tech beat NC State, Philo completed 19 of 33 passes for 265 yards. The week before he three for 65 yards and one touchdown in the Yellow Jackets’ upset win over Miami (FL).

Now neither of these teams are on the same level as Georgia’s defense, but this still shows how well Philo has been playing. So hopefully Georgia Tech does decide to sit him, because that would increase UGA’s chances of winning this game immensely.