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DECEMBER 12 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
ZACH PYRON #5 - QUARTERBACK - GEORGIA TECH YELLOW JACKETS
409 YDS •
2 TD •
3 INT
409 YDS
2 TD
3 INT
Gophers get transfer QB commitment from Georgia Tech's Zach Pyron The Yellow Jackets backup played in 10 games this season, completing 35 of 63 passes, and rushed for four touchdowns.
Gophers football gains commitment from Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Pyron The Gophers football program received a commitment from Georgia Tech transfer quarterback Zach Pyron on Wednesday. Minnesota sought a QB wit...
DECEMBER 11 • TWINCITIES.COM
Commits to Minnesota Pyron has committed to Minnesota, Tony Liebert reports.
Impact Pyron only spent a few days in the portal before committing to the Gophers. He has two more years left of college eligibility. A dual-threat under center, Pyron posted a 5:7 TD:INT in three starts in 2024. He should add depth under center for Minnesota.
DECEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to enter portal Pyron is expected to enter the transfer portal, Max Olson of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pyron has two years of collegiate eligibility remaining, and he will look to use at least the first one elsewhere. Pyron's expected portal entry comes after a 2024 season still alive for Georgia Tech, a campaign that saw him improve his statistical output somewhat before he got benched again.
DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Benched in loss to VT Pyron completed 10 of 22 passes for 76 yards and one interception during Saturday's 21-6 loss against Virginia Tech. He also had five rushes for 10 yards.
Impact After getting off to a poor start against Va Tech Pyron was benched for Aaron Philo. Philo didn't fair all too much better in his appearance so there is no clear outlook as to who will get the ball moving forward.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Draws start with King out Pyron will get the start with Haynes King out once again, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pyron started last week against Notre Dame with King out, and threw for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. He proved capable as a starter, but he'll need to cut down on the turnovers this week against the Hokies.
OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Tough day in loss to ND Pyron was 20-for-36 passing for 269 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 31-13 defeat versus Notre Dame. He also had 13 rushes for 45 yards.
Impact Pyron racked up yardage and managed to find the end zone in the loss to Notre Dame however he threw two costly interceptions capping his output slightly.
OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
QB Zach Pyron is making first start since 2022 for Georgia Tech against No. 12 Notre Dame
Quarterback Zach Pyron is making his first start for Georgia Tech since his 2022 freshman season as a fill-in for Haynes King against No. 12 Notre DameOCTOBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting quarterback Saturday Pyron will be the Yellow Jackets' starting quarterback for their game Saturday against Notre Dame, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.
Impact Haynes King (undisclosed) is out for the Yellow Jackets' game Saturday. So unsurprisingly, Pyron will be their starting quarterback against Notre Dame. The reserve QB's 2024 stats include five completions for 64 yards and one touchdown.
OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Could be starting QB on Saturday Pyron could be the Yellow Jackets' starting quarterback for their game Saturday against Notre Dame, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals reports.
Impact Haynes King (undisclosed) being a "game-time decision" for the Yellow Jackets' game Saturday. If he cannot play then, Pyron is expected to be their starting QB against Notre Dame.
OCTOBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Entered for injured King Pyron completed 1 of 1 passes for seven yards during Saturday's 41-34 win against North Carolina. He also had five rushes for six yards.
Impact After starter Haynes King exited the game due to injury Pyron came in in relief. If King is unable to go next week Pyron projects to be the starter against Notre Dame.
OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Touchdown in win over Duke Pyron was 0-for-0 passing for zero yards during Saturday's 24-14 win versus Duke. He also had three rushes for nine yards with one touchdown.
Impact Pyron came in for run packages against Duke managing to punch in a rushing touchdown.
OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE
Three touchdowns in win over VMI Pyron completed 3 of 5 passes for 58 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-7 win versus Virginia Military. He also had four rushes for 25 yards with two touchdowns.
Impact Pyron came in to relieve Haynes King in the blowout win over VMI. Pyron made things look easy finding the end zone three times on nine total attempts.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Finally logs touchdown Pyron logged a one-yard touchdown using his lone carry during the Yellow Jackets' win Saturday against Florida State.
Impact Pyron had not logged any touchdowns since 2022. But when the Yellow Jackets were on Florida State's goal line for their first drive, they decided to use him instead of Haynes King. Pyron lined up in shotgun formation and ran straight ahead for a touchdown.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Watch: Zach Pyron on Georgia Tech's quarterback competition Credit: Chad Bishop
AUGUST 4, 2023 • AJC.COM
Georgia Tech redshirt freshman Zach Pyron on the team's quarterback competition Credit: Chad Bishop
AUGUST 4, 2023 • AJC.COM
Healthy for spring Pyron (collarbone) has recovered from his injury and is participating in spring practices, Kelly Quinlan of JacketsOnline.com reports.
Impact Pyron suffered a season-ending collarbone injury against Miami in 2022 but is healthy for 2023. He completed 49-of-82 passes for 565 yards, three touchdowns and three interceptions in three games.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Georgia Tech's Pyron out with broken clavicle Pyron had been playing in place of starting QB Jeff Sims, who suffered a sprained foot against Virginia on Oct. 20.
NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
The True Freshman Report: NC State's MJ Morris, Georgia Tech's Zach Pyron stand out at QB Morris and Pyron both led their teams to victories in their first career starts, earning ACC rookie of the week honors.
NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Pyron rallies Georgia Tech past Virginia Tech 28-27
In his first career start, Zach Pyron threw a touchdown pass and ran for a score to lift Georgia Tech to a 28-27 victory over Virginia Tech on SaturdayNOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
