Georgia Tech coach Brent Key has shown that he accepts change in college football, stating that he embraces adapting to changes in the sport. During ACC Media Days, Key stated that while college coaches and league commissioners complain about the NIL and transfer portal era, he is committed to adapting to the changes. Key suggested that while some complain about changes in college sports, he embraces them, as are adults who are adapting to them. He suggested that those who complain about change need to look at themselves in the mirror.