Chris Corbo, a fifth‑year tight end who transferred to Georgia Tech in 2024 after a standout three‑year career at Dartmouth, has been named to the 2026 John Mackey Award watch list, a 43‑player slate that honors the nation’s top collegiate pass‑catcher at the position.
At Dartmouth, Corbo earned two first‑team NCAA Division I FCS All‑American selections, compiling 86 receptions for 912 yards and 13 touchdowns over three seasons, highlighted by a 45‑catch, 516‑yard, four‑touchdown campaign in 2025.
He graduated with a sociology degree in just three and a half years and is now pursuing an MBA at the Georgia Institute of Technology, blending academic rigor with athletic ambition.
The Mackey Award, presented annually since 2000, will be handed out on December 10, 2026, during the ESPN College Football Awards Show, where the winner will be crowned the nation’s premier tight end.
Season Outlook and Market Demand
Georgia Tech opened fall camp ahead of their season‑opening showdown with Colorado on September 3, 2026, a night game at Bobby Dodd Stadium that will stream nationally on ESPN.
The 2026 schedule promises a sellout crowd for home games against Tennessee, Duke, Louisville and Wake Forest, with season tickets starting at $115 and single‑game prices from $30, underscoring the Yellow Jackets’ rising popularity.
In 2025 the Yellow Jackets finished 9‑4, earned a No. 24 final national ranking and tied for second in ACC play, marking the third straight season the program placed in the conference’s top four.
Fans can expect a vibrant atmosphere as the team prepares for a demanding slate of opponents, with the sellout home slate reflecting both on‑field progress and strong community support.