Georgia Tech names Salem to coach special teams following associate head coach Brumfield's exit

Georgia Tech head coach Brent Key ealks on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Georgia Tech associate head coach for special teams Ricky Brumfield, who did not accompany the team to Saturday’s 21-6 loss at Virginia Tech, is no longer with the program.

In a two-sentence statement released on Tuesday, Georgia Tech announced Tim Salem, a senior advisor to coach Brent Key, will assume the role of special teams coach. Georgia Tech did not disclose why Brumfield has been replaced.

Key has been critical of special teams woes as the Yellow Jackets have lost two straight games. Key did not disclose following Saturday’s game why Brumfield was not with the team.