Alberto Mendoza News, Rumors, Updates - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

Struggles vs. Vols Mendoza was 26-for-40 passing for 221 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 45-24 defeat versus Tennessee. He also had seven rushes for -13 yards.

Impact Mendoza turned it over twice against the Vols after keeping the football safe against Colorado in Week 1, and Georgia Tech was out-classed by Tennessee on Saturday. Mendoza isn't offering much with his legs and he has just one touchdown now through two games.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Georgia Tech Postgame Quotes That Matter From Justice Haynes and Alberto Mendoza After Loss to Tennessee Georgia Tech's Alberto Mendoza and Justice Haynes talked to the media on Saturday after the loss to Tennessee. Here are some key things both...

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

DeSean Bishop rushes for 2 TDs as No. 18 Tennessee handles Georgia Tech 45-24

DeSean Bishop rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns and freshman Faizon Brandon threw for two scores, leading No. 18 Tennessee to a 45-24 victory over Georgia Tech. Brandon went...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Shows moxie despite loss Mendoza completed 17 of 23 passes for 237 yards during Thursday's 14-13 loss to Colorado.

Impact Despite the loss, and the fact that Georgia Tech's offense was ineffective for large swaths of their Week 1 loss, Mendoza flashed some legit skill. He didn't find the end zone, but his ability to make off-schedule plays and put the ball on a rope is enticing. The Yellow Jackets need to be able to run the ball in order to operate their offense fluently, however, and Colorado shut their ground game down all night. Next up is another tough matchup against Tennessee in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado QB Julian Lewis leads touchdown drive with 42 seconds left in 14-13 win over Georgia Tech

Colorado freshman quarterback Julian Lewis hit tight end Charlie Williams for a 20-yard touchdown with 42 seconds left in the fourth quarter lifting the Buffaloes to a last-minute,...

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Lightning Delays Colorado Buffaloes vs. Georgia Tech: Live Score Updates Colorado Buffaloes score off of Georgia Tech blunder After a botched pitch from Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza to wide receiver Jo...

SEPTEMBER 4 • SI.COM

Why Alberto Mendoza transferred from Indiana to Georgia Tech out of brother's shadow | Sporting News Fernando Mendoza's brother is getting his first chance to be a starting quarterback at the collegiate level.

SEPTEMBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alberto Mendoza is leaving no stone unturned as he prepares to carry on family name at Georgia Tech | Sporting News Alberto Mendoza will make his QB1 debut Thursday vs. Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 2 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Three Notable Quotes From Georgia Tech QB Alberto Mendoza In His Monday Availability Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza talked to the media on Monday. Here are the most interesting things he had to say in his press conf...

AUGUST 31 • SI.COM

Listed as Week 1 starter Mendoza is listed as the Week 1 starter for Thursday's game against Colorado, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Mendoza was labeled as the "likely" Week 1 starter in the spring, and now the depth chart backs that up. He'll get the nod under center over Grady Adamson, who shone in spring ball but didn't do enough to overtake Mendoza for the QB1 role. The junior transferred from Indiana in the offseason and will have his first chance as a starter in the college ranks. He appeared in eight games with the Hoosiers in 2025, completing 18 of 24 passes for 286 yards and a 5:1 TD:INT.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

The QB Indiana left behind is ready for his own Mendoza Moment at Georgia Tech After IU moved on, Alberto Mendoza arrived at Georgia Tech ready to step out of Fernando's shadow and prove he's more than just the next Men...

AUGUST 19 • USATODAY.COM

Georgia Tech sets sights on an ACC title after promising season and major roster turnover

Georgia Tech has high hopes for the upcoming football season under coach Brent Key

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Who Will be Georgia Tech's Backup QB? Chris Weinke Gives the Latest on Grady Adamson and Graham Knowles Development There is no doubt about who is going to be the starting quarterback for Georgia Tech this season, as Alberto Mendoza won the job back in the...

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Everything From Georgia Tech QB Alberto Mendoza After Tuesday's Fall Camp Practice On the volume of plays he has had to learn compared to Indiana… “I mean, at the end of the day, football is a copycat league, so everyone ta...

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

One underrated trait that is making Alberto Mendoza Standout In The Early Portion of Fall Camp While Georgia Tech is not going through a quarterback battle for the top spot any longer, Alberto Mendoza was still going to be in the spotl...

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Georgia Tech Believes They Have The Pieces Around Alberto Mendoza For Him To Be Successful When you are bringing in a new quarterback, especially one who has never started a game, it is imperative to put them in a position where th...

AUGUST 4 • SI.COM

The One Area Georga Tech QB Alberto Mendoza Must Improve In 2026 Newly acquired Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza hasn’t played a whole lot of college football in his career thus far. He has only re...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Three Key Games For Georgia Tech QB Alberto Mendoza's Development Alberto Mendoza was a big-time acquisition for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets out of the portal. He will be the starting quarterback, and o...

JUNE 6 • SI.COM

Alberto Mendoza and Justice Haynes Listed Among the Top Newcomers for the 2026 Season Georgia Tech is going to have a few new faces on its team in 2026. The Yellow Jackets dipped into the transfer portal and landed a new quart...

JUNE 4 • SI.COM

What Georgia Tech's Passing Game Will Need From Alberto Mendoza To Be Successful Alberto Mendoza will be the leader for the Yellow Jackets this upcoming season and an important piece to the team and its success. Georgia T...

MAY 21 • SI.COM

Labeled likely Week 1 starter Mendoza is widely expected to be Georgia Tech's starting quarterback, per Andy Staples of On3.

Impact Mendoza, who transferred to Georgia Tech this offseason after his brother Fernando led Indiana to a perfect 16-0 National Championship season, looks primed to be QB1 in Atlanta. He's competing with Graham Knowles, and technically still is as a starter hasn't been formally announced for the Yellow Jackets, but all signs point to the redshirt junior trotting out with the starters in Week 1 against Colorado.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Alberto Mendoza uses Georgia Tech's spring practice to establish himself as favorite to start at QB

Alberto Mendoza has used spring practice to establish himself as the favorite to start at quarterback for Georgia Tech following his transfer from Indiana

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Leading in quarterback battle Mendoza is trending towards serving as Georgia Tech's starting quarterback for the 2026 campaign, per Alex Farrer of Rivals.com.

Impact Mendoza currently has the edge over Graham Knowles in the competition to serve as the team's starting quarterback. Mendoza spent the past two seasons at Indiana, completing 19 of his 25 pass attempts for 292 yards, five touchdowns and one interceptions across nine appearances.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting gig Mendoza is in a four-way quarterback competition this offseason, per Georgia Tech on SI.

Impact Mendoza spent the past two seasons at Indiana, and in 2025 he tossed for 286 yards, five touchdowns and one interception on 75 percent completion, also rushing for 190 yards and a score. Now, he's in the midst of a crowded quarterback competition that also features Graham Knowles, Grady Adamson and Cole Bergeron.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 3 • FOX SPORTS

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DeSean Bishop rushes for 2 TDs as No. 18 Tennessee handles Georgia Tech 45-24

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Alberto Mendoza uses Georgia Tech's spring practice to establish himself as favorite to start at QB

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