Georgia Tech starting quarterback Haynes King will not play at Virginia Tech on Saturday, sources told ESPN, as he is dealing with an upper-body injury.
It will mark the second straight game King has missed, as he didn't play against Notre Dame last week.
King has been listed as day-to-day, and sources told ESPN that he has improved enough where the staff expects him to be able to return for Georgia Tech's next game against No. 6 Miami on Nov. 9. The Yellow Jackets (5-3, 3-2 ACC) have a bye week following the game at Virginia Tech (4-3, 2-1), which should allow King time to heal.
Veteran backup Zach Pyron will get the start for Georgia Tech, the fourth of his career. Pyron completed 20 of 36 passes for 269 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions against Notre Dame. Pyron also rushed for 45 yards on 13 carries.
One of Pyron's starts came at Virginia Tech in 2022 as a true freshman. He led two fourth-quarter scoring drives to erase an 11-point deficit and deliver Georgia Tech a 28-27 win in Blacksburg. That included a 56-yard touchdown pass and the game-winning touchdown on a 9-yard run.
The final decision on King's status was made Friday.
King, a redshirt junior, has emerged the past two seasons as one of the ACC's top quarterbacks. He has completed 71.2% of his passes this year, throwing for eight touchdowns and one interception and rushing for 353 yards with six touchdowns.
