Georgia Tech's Key insists 'zero call' has been made on QB King's status against Virginia Tech

ATLANTA — Georgia Tech coach Brent Key said Tuesday injured quarterback Haynes King's status for Saturday's game at Virginia Tech has not been determined.

King was held out of last Saturday's 31-13 loss to No. 12 Notre Dame with an apparent right shoulder injury. Key said last week King was day to day and would be a game-time decision. King was not in uniform for the game, making it appear he was not close to being able to play.

On Tuesday, Key strongly refuted the suggestion King already has been ruled out against Virginia Tech.

“Haynes is still day to day,” Key said. “There’s been zero call made on that, zero. OK. He’s day to day. Are we preparing the other guys to play? Yes. Have we ruled him out? No. You heard it from the horse’s mouth right there.”

Zach Pyron made his first start since his 2022 freshman season and completed his first nine passes against Notre Dame. Overall, Pyron completed 20 of 36 passes for 269 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions.

“I was very proud of him for the way he went and performed,” Key said of Pyron. "And, you know, that’s not saying that 72 plays were perfect. I’m not saying that. ... A few plays I might take back with him but you learn from those mistakes and move on this week.”

King's dual-threat skills as a runner and passer have been important for Georgia Tech (5-3, 3-2 Atlantic Coast Conference).