Vanderbilt to Face Georgia Tech in Birmingham Bowl After Historic Season
The Dec. 27 matchup marks Vanderbilt's first bowl appearance since 2018 and Georgia Tech's second consecutive postseason under coach Brent Key.
- Vanderbilt secured bowl eligibility with a breakthrough season, highlighted by a historic upset of No. 1 Alabama and a 6-6 overall record.
- Georgia Tech, finishing 7-5, is led by Birmingham native and head coach Brent Key, who recently received a contract extension.
- Both teams feature dual-threat quarterbacks, with Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia and Georgia Tech's Haynes King driving their respective offenses.
- Vanderbilt faces roster adjustments with several players entering the transfer portal, though most key contributors are expected to play in the bowl game.
- The game will take place on Dec. 27 at Protective Stadium in Birmingham, Alabama, and will be broadcast on ESPN at 2:30 p.m. CT.