ZACH PYRON NEWS

Loses QB battle Pyron lost the Jaguars' quarterback battle to Bishop Davenport, Creg Stephenson of AL.com reports.

Impact Pyron was engaged in a quarterback battle with Bishop Davenport throughout camp, but the presumption was that Davenport would end up with the job. That came to fruition and now Pyron will backup his teammate to start the season.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lands at South Alabama Pyron will transfer to South Alabama, per Matt Zenitz of 247Sports.com.

Impact Pyron transferred to Minnesota this offseason after spending three years at Georgia Tech, but that was short lived. He hit the portal and quickly found a new home with the Jaguars. Last season with the Yellow Jackets, Pyron tossed for 409 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Hits transfer portal Pyron has entered the transfer portal as a graduate transfer, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.

Impact Although he just came into Minnesota this past offseason and was competing for the starting quarterback spot, Pyron will search for options beyond the Golden Gophers. The 6-foot-3 field general played for Georgia Tech during the last three season. He appeared in 10 games across the 2024 season, completing 35 of his 65 pass attempts for 409 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions with 36 rushes for 115 yards and four touchdowns.

APRIL 17 • ROTOWIRE

Duking it out for starting job Pyron is in a competition with Drake Lindsey for the starting job under center, Ryan Burns of 247Sports reports.

Impact This seemed like the probable outcome for Pyron when he signed on with the Golden Gophers, but he likely stands a better chance to secure that starting gig than he would have had he returned to Georgia Tech. In limited action last season, Pyron completed 35 of his 65 pass attempts for 409 yards and a 2:3 TD:INT ratio while rushing 36 times for 115 yards and four touchdowns.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

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.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 Dame

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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 Saturday

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press