{
  "id": 9450710,
  "title": "Taje McCoy’s Sack Rate Is The Only Hope For Georgia Tech Defense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/24/taje-mccoys-sack-rate-is-the-only-hope-for-georgia-tech-defense",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-24T00:36:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/taje-mccoy-sack-rate-only-003600080.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Georgia Tech's defense is struggling on the ground, ranking near the bottom of the nation, yet their pass defense is solidly in the top half. Taje McCoy is the only player making a significant impact, recording high tackle numbers and a top-tier pass rush grade. Head Coach Brent Key views McCoy as a \"pleasant surprise\" and believes his enthusiasm and work ethic are contagious throughout the team. With the defensive overhaul needed, McCoy's performance could be the spark the Yellow Jackets need to stay competitive in their challenging schedule.",
  "summary": "Georgia Tech's defense is a tale of two units. Taje McCoy is the lone bright spot with an 82.3 PFF grade. Can he save the season?",
  "key_points": [
    "Taje McCoy is Georgia Tech's defensive savior.",
    "McCoy leads tackles and has top-tier pass rush.",
    "Head Coach Key sees McCoy as a team motivator."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}