Haynes King is set to return for Georgia Tech, and that changes the entire complexion of their high-stakes ACC contest with the Clemson Tigers on Saturday. King, a sixth-year senior and the clear leader of the Yellow Jackets, missed last week’s blowout win with a minor lower-body injury, but all signs point toward him starting against the Tigers.
Pete Nakos of On3 broke the news early , and this announcement comes at a pivotal moment for the Jackets as they look to end a long losing streak to Clemson.
King’s impact on the field is measurable, not just in stats, but in how he elevates the offense’s ceiling and playbook scope. Against Colorado in the season opener , King accounted for 299 total yards and three rushing touchdowns, including a heroic 45-yard touchdown run in the closing