Overview
- The GTAA Board of Trustees approved the extension Wednesday, formalizing a new five-year agreement that runs through the 2030 season.
- Financial terms were not disclosed by the school, though multiple outlets report an average of about $6.5 million per year and added funding for staff and support positions.
- Key is 27-19 at his alma mater after a 9-3 regular season in 2025, with the Yellow Jackets No. 22 in the College Football Playoff rankings and awaiting a bowl assignment Sunday.
- President Ángel Cabrera credited Key with restoring competitiveness, highlighting three straight winning seasons, consecutive bowl trips and revived fan interest.
- The deal is widely viewed as closing off outside coaching speculation, with Key publicly reaffirming his commitment to remain at Georgia Tech.