Malik Rutherford News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Returning to Georgia Tech Rutherford has withdrawn his name from the NCAA transfer portal and will return to Georgia Tech for one final season, Jackson Caudell of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Rutherford will rejoin the Yellow Jackets after exploring the transfer portal, running it back with Georgia Tech for one final season. The 5-foot-9 redshirt junior has tallied 59 receptions for 670 yards and three touchdowns across 12 games this season, and figures to play a large part in Friday's bowl game against Vanderbilt.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Malik Rutherford to return to Georgia Tech for 2025 season Malik Rutherford announced Sunday he will return to Georgia Tech for the 2025 season — two days after reportedly entering the NCAA transfer...

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • AJC.COM

Plans to enter portal Rutherford will enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Rutherford reeled in 49 catches for 670 yards and three scores this fall with the Yellow Jackets. It was a career year for the starting wideout, who now has one season of eligibility remaining at the school of his choice. Plenty of wideout-needy Power Four programs figure to contact Rutherford.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in regular season finale Rutherford reeled in all four targets for 43 yards during Friday's 44-42 overtime defeat to Georgia.

Impact Rutherford didn't account for much in what was an offensive explosion for the Yellow Jackets in the regular season finale. Rutherford will await the Yellow Jackets bowl selection to find out the opponent for the final game of his redshirt sophomore campaign.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on field Thursday Rutherford is back on the field after being injured early in Thursday's game versus N.C. State, Alex Farrer of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Rutherford was taken off the field on the opening drive and looked to be seriously injured. However, he has since been able to come back on the field so the injury was not nearly as serious as it appeared.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured on opening drive Rutherford (lower body) was injured and taken off the field during the first quarter of Thursday's game versus N.C. State, Chad Bishop of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact Rutherford suffered an injury on the opening drive of Thursday's contest and appeared unable to put any weight on his ankle. While there is no clear diagnosis as of yet, he is at best questionable to return to the game given the circumstances.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over Miami Rutherford totaled four receptions (on six targets) for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-23 win over Miami (FL).

Impact Rutherford led the Yellow Jackets in receiving with just 28 yards as the ground attack dismantled Miami's defense. Rutherford did manage to find the endzone for his third touchdown of the season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in loss to VT Rutherford gathered in 6 of 11 targets for 53 yards during Saturday's 21-6 defeat to Virginia Tech.

Impact Rutherford had a down day as neither Zach Pyron or Aaron Philo could get the passing game going for the Yellow Jackets.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in loss to ND Rutherford totaled four receptions (on five targets) for 32 yards during Saturday's 31-13 defeat against Notre Dame.

Impact Rutherford managed just four catches as the Yellow Jackets spread the ball around to nine different receivers in the loss to Notre Dame.

OCTOBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in win over UNC Rutherford gathered in 3 of 5 targets for 35 yards during Saturday's 41-34 win against North Carolina.

Impact The running game got things done for Georgia Tech on Saturday, leaving little to do in the passing attack.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in win over Duke Rutherford logged eight receptions (on 10 targets) for 76 yards during Saturday's 24-14 victory against Duke.

Impact Rutherford led the way for the receiving corps as they weren't needed for much as the Yellow Jackets ran for 245 yards.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

100-yard game in loss to Louisville Rutherford gathered in 7 of 9 targets for 113 yards during Saturday's 31-19 defeat versus Louisville.

Impact Rutherford led the Yellow Jackets in receiving for the third time in five games and put up over 100 yards for the second time. Rutherford has led the way for the Yellow Jackets for most of the season so far with Eric Singleton also getting a large amount of volume.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in win over VMI Rutherford reeled in all four targets for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 victory versus Virginia Military.

Impact Rutherford made the most of his short time on the field, finding the end zone as the Yellow Jackets blew out VMI.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in loss to Syracuse Rutherford tallied seven receptions (on nine targets) for 38 yards during Saturday's 31-28 defeat versus Syracuse.

Impact Rutherford led the Yellow Jackets in catches on Saturday as he looks to have surmounted himself as the top man in the receiver room. However he wasn't able to shake free against Syracuse as he went for just 5.4 yards per reception.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Down day in loss to Syracuse Rutherford tallied seven receptions (on nine targets) for 38 yards during Saturday's 31-28 defeat versus Syracuse.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win over Georgia State Rutherford caught 7 of 9 targets for 131 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-12 victory over Georgia State.

Impact Rutherford led all Yellow Jackets in reception and yards on Saturday while also coming down with a receiving touchdown. Rutherford has now led Georgia Tech in receiving in back-to-back games likely cementing himself as the top target in this explosive offense.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in win over Georgia State Rutherford caught 7 of 9 targets for 131 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-12 victory over Georgia State.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in bowl game Rutherford accrued two receptions (on three targets) for 40 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 30-17 victory versus UCF.

Impact The redshirt sophomore wideout connected with quarterback Haynes King on a 41-yard strike during the final minute of the second quarter that would bring the game to a tie before ultimately winning the Gasparilla Bowl. Rutherford had the best season of his collegiate career in 2023, finishing with season-highs in all receiving categories as he reeled in 46 receptions for 502 yards and four touchdowns. He will look to build off this solid campaign for the 2024 season.

JANUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in upset win Rutherford gathered in 6 of 8 targets for 83 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 46-42 win versus North Carolina.

Impact Rutherford connected with quarterback Haynes King on a 42-yard dart in the opening minutes of the second quarter and found the end zone on a 14-yard pass before halftime. The redshirt sophomore finished second in receptions and yards behind Eric Singleton (8-117-0) and has seen at least seven targets in three of the last four outings. The Yellow Jackets will face Virginia in Saturday's matchup.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Miami's failure to take a knee vs. Georgia Tech leads to bad beat for bettors

Instead of taking a knee to run out the clock, the Hurricanes lost a fumble then gave up the winning touchdown pass in an epic bad beat agai...

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Miami's failure to take a knee vs. Georgia Tech leads to bad beat for bettors

Freshmen Malik Rutherford, Trenilyas Tatum standing out for Georgia Tech Two freshmen who’ve caught notice in Georgia Tech’s preseason practices are slot receiver Malik Rutherford and linebacker Trenilyas Tatum. R...

AUGUST 25, 2021 • AJC.COM

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