He was a Nick Saban assistant at the University of Alabama, but Crimson Tide fans and former players were proud of Brent Key to open the college football season.
In his second season as head coach of Georgia Tech, Key led the Yellow Jackets over the weekend to its first victory over a top-10 program since 2015. Georgia Tech played No. 10-ranked Florida State in Ireland, and the Yellow Jackets earned a 24-21 win.
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Key’s brand of toughness and physicality overwhelmed the Seminoles.
The Birmingham (Ala.) native was an offensive line coach for the Crimson Tide from 2016 to 2018. He assisted Saban to two Southeastern Conference Championships (2016, 2018) and a College Football Playoff National Championship in 2017.
Some former Tide players rejoiced on social media after watching Key take down the ‘Noles.
Coach Key with a gritty W!
— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) August 24, 2024
Bing Bong. Georgia Tech starting the year off with a bang!
— Alphonse Taylor (@SHANKK50) August 24, 2024
What an unbelievable start to college football season. Hell yea @CoachBrentKeyGT 💯💯
— Mac Hereford (@Mac_Hereford) August 24, 2024
Brent key got Georgia tech playing his brand of football! Tough gritty well coached guys that will hit you!
— Ryan Anderson (@_ryananderson22) August 24, 2024
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Stephen M. Smith is the senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
