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

Eight receptions for 105 yards Rutherford compiled eight receptions (on nine targets) for 105 yards during Saturday's 25-21 loss against Brigham Young.

Impact Eight is Rutherford's season-high for receptions with Georgia Tech. In only the second time during 2025, the wide receiver logged triple-digit receiving yards, which he recorded 523 of on 46 receptions. Like 2023 and 2024 before, Rutherford recorded at least 500 receiving yards and several touchdowns, and his GT career will finish with 10 TDs.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Huge outing in win Rutherford hauled in all five targets for 121 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 36-34 win over Boston College.

Impact Rutherford has been extremely quiet to this point in 2025, but he finally logged a big performance by surpassing 100 yards and hauling in his third touchdown of the year. His quarterback Haynes king has tossed for nearly 800 yards in his past two games, so the arial passing attack explosion certainly helps Rutherford's chances of getting involved.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Birr kicks 23-yard FG with 11 seconds left as No. 14 Georgia Tech rallies for 36-34 win over BC

Aidan Birr kicked a 23-yard field goal with 11 seconds left and No. 14 Georgia Tech rallied for a 36-34 victory over struggling Boston College to remain tied for first place in the...

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Good to go vs. NC State Rutherford (undisclosed) is available for Georgia Tech's clash with NC State.

Impact Rutherford was deemed probable on a previous ACC injury report, so it's not shocking that the star wideout -- who missed Week 9 against Syracuse -- will return against the Wolfpack. Rutherford has 23 grabs for 202 yards and two scores this season.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Week 10 Rutherford (undisclosed) has been listed as probable ahead of Saturday's game against NC State.

Impact Rutherford, who sat out last weekend against Syracuse, is expected to suit up for the Yellow Jackets this weekend. The 5-foot-9 senior has appeared in seven games with Georgia Tech this fall, totaling 23 receptions for 202 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Rutherford (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Syracuse, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rutherford, who was listed as questionable, will miss Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury. He's caught 23 passes (on 26 targets) for 202 yards and two touchdowns, so his production will be missed against the Orange.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Syracuse Rutherford (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Syracuse.

Impact Rutherford exited during Georgia Tech's showdown with Virginia Tech in Week 7 before returning to the contest, but the 5-foot-9 senior appears to be dealing with a lingering injury. Rutherford has yet to miss time, but his questionable status is worth monitoring heading into the weekend.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury, ends up returning Rutherford (undisclosed) went down with an injury against Virginia Tech on Saturday but ended up returning to the matchup.

Impact Rutherford was slow to get up after catching a screen pass early in the conference matchup, but he ended up returning and bringing in six catches for 49 yards and a touchdown. The starting pass catcher will look to stay healthy for next week's away game at Duke.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury, ends up returning Rutherford (undisclosed) went down with an injury against Virginia Tech on Saturday but ended up returning to the matchup.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hosley and King shine as No. 13 Georgia Tech starts strong and rolls to 35-20 win over Virginia Tech

Malachi Hosley ran for 129 yards with a touchdown, Haynes King had two scoring runs and No. 13 Georgia Tech used a strong start to beat short-handed Virginia Tech 35-20

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Suffers injury Saturday Rutherford exited Saturday's matchup versus Virginia Tech with an undisclosed injury, per Alex Farrer of Rivals.com.

Impact Rutherford was slow to get up after catching a screen pass and has yet to return to the game. In his absence, Isiah Canion and Bailey Stockton should see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury Saturday Rutherford exited Saturday's matchup versus Virginia Tech with an undisclosed injury, per Alex Farrer of Rivals.com.

Impact Rutherford was slow to get up after catching a screen pass and has yet to return to the game. In his absence, Isiah Canion and Bailey Stockton should see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores vs. Temple Rutherford gathered in 2 of 3 targets for 33 yards and one touchdown with one carry for nine yards during Saturday's 45-24 victory over Temple.

Impact Rutherford scored his first touchdown of the 2025 campaign against Temple, though he only got three touches. It's unwise to bank on Rutherford having a massive outing with Georgia Tech's offense living and dying by the ground game, but he'll be playable from time to time.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No. 18 Georgia Tech beats Temple 45-24, improves to 4-0

Haynes King threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns, Malachi Hosley ran for two touchdowns, and No. 18 Georgia Tech raced out to a quick three touchdown lead and beat Temple 45-24

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Solid outing in blowout win Rutherford reeled in 5 of 6 targets for 62 yards during Saturday's 59-12 victory over Gardner-Webb.

Impact Rutherford's stat-line won't jump off the page at you, but it didn't need to in a big blowout win over an FCS opponent. What matters is the receiver remained the most-targeted Yellow Jacket, even with a new quarterback, indicating that this offense has set him up to succeed throughout the season. Things get tough in Week 3, however, with a matchup with Clemson on tap.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Rutherford (undisclosed) is available for Saturday's game against Gardner-Webb, Kelly Quinlan of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Rutherford was deemed a game-time call for this matchup, but in the end, the star wideout will be available and should play a big role in Georgia Tech's passing game. He isn't expected to have any limitations regarding his workload.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practicing ahead of Week 2 Rutherford (undisclosed) is partaking in practice ahead of Georgia Tech's clash with Gardner-Webb, per SI.com.

Impact Rutherford was reportedly back at practice Wednesday and Thursday, which is a great sign for the starting wideout's availability after he was forced to leave the Yellow Jackets' opener against Colorado with an undisclosed injury. His status remains a little murky, especially since the extent and nature of his injury is unclear, but if he's on the practice field he's likely not far removed from suiting up Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as starter on depth chart Rutherford (undisclosed) is listed on the depth chart for the Week 2 matchup against Gardner-Webb, Alex Farrer of Rivals.com reports.

Impact Rutherford left Friday's game after just two snaps, but the fact that he's listed as a starter on the depth chart suggests he should be available to feature Saturday. If available and healthy, Rutherford should be the Yellow Jackets' top option in the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Does not return Friday Rutherford (undisclosed) did not return to Georgia Tech's latest game Friday against Colorado.

Impact Rutherford exited with two snaps, and they are all he logged. He finished the game with a 13-yard carry but nothing else, including zero targets and receptions. Rutherford's status is questionable going into Week 2, which includes Georgia Tech hosting Gardner-Webb.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to return Friday Rutherford is questionable to return to Friday's game against Colorado, according to the ESPN broadcast.

Impact Rutherford was spotted on the sidelines trying to work out an undisclosed injury, and it's uncertain if he'll return to the game. The loss of Rutherford would be significant for GaTech, as he's expected to operate as the team's top option in the passing game.

AUGUST 29, 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

Georgia Tech is deep and talented at wide receiver Led by Malik Rutherford, Georgia Tech's squad of wide receivers is deep and talented.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • AJC.COM

Malik Rutherford Talks Loyalty, Leadership & Georgia Tech's Rise Georgia Tech’s veteran WR Malik Rutherford explains why he stayed, what makes this team dangerous, and how family fuels his game.

JULY 24, 2025 • SUNHERALD.COM

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

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Birr kicks 23-yard FG with 11 seconds left as No. 14 Georgia Tech rallies for 36-34 win over BC

Hosley and King shine as No. 13 Georgia Tech starts strong and rolls to 35-20 win over Virginia Tech

No. 18 Georgia Tech beats Temple 45-24, improves to 4-0

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