Aaron Philo News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Remains in QB battle Philo remains in a quarterback battle against Tramell Jones, Zach Goodall of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Philo and Jones began competing for Florida's quarterback job in the spring. After the Gators logged their camp, there is still no conclusive starter under center. It looks like the two quarterbacks' battle will rage into the summer and fall before a decision is made.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

How a Group of Former Georgia Tech Players Have Helped Aaron Philo Push for Gators' Starting QB Job Georgia Tech transfer Aaron Philo is competing to be Florida's starting quarterback.

APRIL 10 • SI.COM

In race for QB1 Philo will compete against Tramell Jones for Florida's starting job in the spring, Zach Abolverdi of On3.com reports.

Impact By following offensive coordinator Buster Faulkner from Georgia Tech to Florida, Philo established himself as a top contender for Florida's starting quarterback. The role is not confirmed to be his though, as he will have to compete with Jones, the best QB that UF retained despite the Gators' coaching haul this offseason.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Florida lands Georgia Tech QB Aaron Philo and Auburn gets South Florida QB Byrum Brown

Florida and Auburn have new quarterbacks to pair with new head coaches

JANUARY 6 • Associated Press

Signs with Florida Philo has signed with Florida, Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports reports.

Impact As expected, Philo will follow Buster Faulkner, both then-offensive coordinator for Georgia Tech and Florida's current OC. During the Yellow Jackets' 2025 season, he completed 75 percent of 28 pass attempts for 373 yards and one touchdown, all logged during one game.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech wide receiver Bailey Stockton announces plans to enter transfer portal

Georgia Tech redshirt sophomore wide receiver Bailey Stockton has announced he will enter the transfer portal

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

Expected to enter portal Philo is expected to enter the NCAA's transfer portal, On3 reports.

Impact Philo can redshirt the 2025 season and maintain his sophomore year of collegiate eligibility. To maintain health, he may not be available for Georgia Tech's Dec. 27 bowl game with BYU.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech QB Haynes King 'looks good' in recovery from injury ahead of visit from No. 12 Clemson

Georgia Tech quarterback Haynes King showed in a season-opening win over Colorado why expectations are high for him in 2025

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Nears 400 yards passing in win Philo completed 21 of 28 passes for 373 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 59-12 win versus Gardner-Webb.

Impact Philo was solid in relief of Haynes King (lower body), who isn't expected to miss significant time. Against an FCS foe in Gardner-Webb, Philo had no issue tossing for almost 400 yards on an even 75 percent completion. It's unclear if King will be ready to roll against Clemson in Week 3, but playing the Tigers' stout defense will be a more accurate reflection of what Philo is really made of.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech football coasts to 59-12 win without starting QB Haynes King

Despite not having starting quarterback Haynes King, Georgia Tech was far too much for Gardner-Webb

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Philo will start Saturday against Gardner-Webb, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals.com reports.

Impact With Haynes King dealing with a lower-body injury, it'll be Philo who gets the start Saturday. The redshirt freshman appeared in five games for the Yellow Jackets last season, completing 38 of his 74 passes for 565 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions. Philo added 76 yards and a touchdown on 12 rushing attempts.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech's Key is confident QB King's leadership can help Yellow Jackets make move up in ACC

Georgia Tech's coach, Brent Key, confidently claims the Yellow Jackets have the best quarterback room in the country

AUGUST 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid day in win over NCSU Philo was 19-for-33 passing for 265 yards and one interception during Thursday's 30-29 win over North Carolina State. He also had seven rushes for 57 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Philo got the bulk of the work for the second straight game with a healthy Haynes King. King has been moved to more of a rushing option at the QB position while Philo is taking the main reps.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech edges NC State on Aaron Philo's late TD run Aaron Philo scrambled for a go-ahead 18-yard touchdown with 22 seconds left, helping Georgia Tech beat North Carolina State 30-29 in Atlanti...

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Philo delivers go-ahead TD run with 22 seconds remaining to lift Georgia Tech past N.C. State 30-29

Aaron Philo scrambled for a go-ahead 18-yard touchdown run with 22 seconds remaining and Georgia Tech escaped with a 30-29 win over N

NOVEMBER 22, 2024 • Associated Press

Handled passing attack in win Philo completed 5 of 10 passes for 67 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 28-23 victory against Miami (FL).

Impact Phil split time with Haynes King under center as King led the ground game for the Yellow Jackets and Philo came in to give passing looks.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Second QB on depth chart Philo looks in line to be Georgia Tech's second-string quarterback against Miami, meaning he'll start if Haynes King can't go and he'll be the top backup otherwise, Garrett Chapman...

Impact Philo was expected to start earlier in the day, as King appeared doubtful to play. However, King now appears more likely to play, making Philo the likely backup against Miami.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Appears slated to start Philo appears in line to start with Haynes King looking doubtful in warmups, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals.com reports.

Impact King was spotted warming up with Georgia Tech's starters, but then went back into the locker room while the team was still warming up. If King can't go, which seems likely at this point, Philo would get the start for the Yellow Jackets over Zach Pyron.

NOVEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Relief duty in loss to VT Philo completed 11 of 26 passes for 184 yards and one interception during Saturday's 21-6 loss to Virginia Tech.

Impact After getting off to a poor start against Va Tech starter Zach Pyron was benched for Philo. Philo didn't fair too much better in his appearance so there is no clear outlook as to who will get the ball moving forward.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 19, 2024 • AJC.COM

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