Georgia Tech gets ‘game-time decision’ injury update on Haynes King

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King has been upgraded to a game-time decision for their game against Miami on Saturday. King missed the past two games due to an upper body injury, but that will happen attempt to give it a try, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

“Haynes King will be a real game decider today against No. 4 Miami, according to ESPN sources. He will warm up after missing the last two matches due to an upper body injury,” Thamel reported.

Coming off back-to-back losses, Georgia Tech Football’s plan for King’s recovery included a two-day rest during his rehab in an effort to get him ready for their big game against No. 4 Miami, Thamel. added.

“Notable here is that sources say King has rested for the past two days to try to play. If he cannot go or needs to be substituted, true freshman Aaron Philo is expected to play,” Thamel reported.

Due to Georgia Tech’s bye week, the redshirt junior will participate in pre-game warmups for the first time in nearly a month. However, he did get some first-team reps during practice in preparation for Miami. If King is ruled out, Aaron Philo could make the first start of his career under center

In the Yellow Jackets’ 21–6 loss to Virginia Tech, Philo completed only 11 of his 26 pass attempts for 184 yards and an interception. And with King’s status is up in the airPhilo may not know until just before kick-off whether he will start under center

Will Georgia Tech Football’s Haynes King play against Miami?

The final decision on Haynes King’s status will all come down to how his body responds to his pre-match warmups. For the season, King has thrown for 1,568 yards, eight touchdowns and just one interception, while adding 353 yards and another six touchdowns on the ground. His completion percentage of 71.2 is the best mark in the ACC this year and sixth-best in the country.

All eyes will be on Georgia Tech’s quarterback situation to see who will ultimately play in this huge game against the Hurricanes, with kickoff set for 12:00 PM EST.