Georgia Tech Football: Recruits Are Buzzing Over Yellow Jackets Upset Win over No. 4 Miami

Here is the reaction from recruits from all over

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Georgia Tech's win over No. 4 Miami has recruits buzzing. Here is what some of them had to say including Ga Tech commit Dalen Penson. 

Georgia Tech Commit Dalen Penson (Sandy Creek HS) 

“This game was electric, the atmosphere, the offense, and the defense. Once Georgia Tech can stay consistent, we will be a team to watch,” said Penson. 

2025 LB Jakaleb Stegall (Newnan HS) 

“The atmosphere was crazy. It was rocking and the students were a big part of the win. I  just felt like the players were hungry. The coaches were very home-caring and welcoming. They made us feel a part of them and storming the field was one of the best experiences ever #goyellowjacket,” said Stegall. 

2025 Emarion Nichols (Newnan HS) 

“It was an amazing experience. The coaches were welcoming and made you feel at home, and asked how you were doing. The players were cool. We were interacting with them after the win and they made me feel like I was a part of the team,” said Nichols. 

2026 LB Rodney Colton (Newnan HS) 

The vibe was lit, and the atmosphere and the student section made the game 10 times better. The coaches mess with me heavily. They love it when I come and get to see me,” said Colton. “I love the way they rotate their linebackers. The players mess with the kid. Singleton is my guy and the one I'm closest with.” 

2026 WR Ryan Mosley (Carrollton HS) 

“It was a shock but Tech looks good and they have made some changes to their program. It’s paying off and no I didn’t storm the field. There were a lot of us out there and I knew a lot of the prospects but I was there with a teammate from school CJ Kelly and Coach Key came and talked to me before the game,” said Mosley.

2026 WR Craig Dandridge (Cambridge HS) 

“I feel like it was a great hard fought team win but most importantly a statement win for GT. When the fans stormed the field it was fun to watch, people were carrying the goalposts, carrying players, and taking videos with them. It was exciting to see all the support the team has from the GT community,” said Dandridge. 

2026 WR Hudson Cocchiara (Cambridge HS) 

“That was crazy. I was very impressed with Georgia Tech's defense and how they contained Miami QB Cam Ward very well. There were a lot of big hits coming from both sides. It was interesting the way GT would swap the quarterbacks, but it ended up working out. King had some pretty tough runs,” said Cocchiara. “GT had a lot of injuries too it seemed like, which is also why it’s impressive they beat the #4 team Miami for their first loss. I stormed the field and talked to some players briefly. It was a great experience overall.” 

2027 EDGE KJ Green (Stephenson HS)- Green was a high-end recruit in attendance coming with his DL Coach Rockshawn McNeil who has been key in his development. This is what he had to say. 

“The game was extremely energetic. That fan base was on a whole different level. I felt the intensity in my spirit every time a 3rd down or a big-time moment happened. I love the way the coaches kept their cool in such a close game against a top team like Miami,” said Green. To see how they kept not only themselves but the players calm in such a big-time moment, I can honestly say I genuinely enjoyed that Georgia Tech game day experience.” 

2027 OL Gabe Prince (Prince Avenue Christian HS) 

The game itself was an amazing experience and the end was the best college game ending I’ve ever been to. I enjoyed the atmosphere and the hospitality from the coaches and staff.

2027 DB Ethan Hauser (Buford HS) 

“This was definitely the best Tech game I’ve been to so far. The energy was crazy! I definitely had a feeling they were going to pull this one off, everyone seemed super confident on the field during warmups,” said Hauser. It was pretty cool to see them pull it off and to be down on the field with the students and fans after such a huge win.”

You can't state enough the magnitude of a win for the Yellow Jackets and how important it was for what they are trying to build for the future while attracting top recruits from across the country and in the peach state.

“Ok, it feels amazing to see this win!It was a great environment and had high hospitality from the fans from the start of the game to the end of the game and I knew that momentum would lead GA Tech to the big upset win, This is a huge milestone, Great work by all the players and I’m glad they came out on top,” said Duhart

2027 RB Andrew Beard (Prince Avenue Christian)- 

“Georgia Tech pulling off the upset was definitely the craziest game day visit I’ve ever experienced. That was the first Georgia Tech game I’ve been to so it was a shocking surprise when the Jackets pulled off the win,” said Beard. “The thing I probably enjoyed most was talking to all the coaches and seeing all my former teammates and friends at the game. Talking to coach McKenzie and coach Faulkner was really cool, and seeing players like Aaron Philo and Bailey Stockton play in a big time game as just freshman was really eye opening. The atmosphere was electric. The recruiting seats are right next to the student section, so hearing all the different chants and seeing how interactive they are really adds to the excitement of the game. And of course I had to rush the field after the game.”

2026 RB CJ Givers (Fellowship Christian)- 

“That win was very impressive, it was hard fought and well deserved. I really enjoyed the crowd on Saturday. They were electric. The atmosphere was incredible and one of the best I’ve seen! No, unfortunately I did not get a chance to storm the field,” said Givers.

2025 WR Jordan Allen (Buford HS)-That was a massive win. They definitely sent a message to all of the CFB letting them know what type of team this is. Beating the #4 team in the nation is not an easy task and they fought and conquered. Even with QB injuries and RB injuries, they still found ways to get the ball off to their playmakers and let them impact the game in different ways. Defense played great against one of the best QBs in CFB right now. Energy was wild all game. The field storm was even crazier.

2027 DB Kaleb Duhart (Washington County DB)

“Ok, it feels amazing to see this win!It was a great environment and had high hospitality from the fans from the start of the game to the end of the game and I knew that momentum would lead GA Tech to the big upset win, This is a huge milestone, Great work by all the players and I’m glad they came out on top,” said Duhart

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