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ESPN: GT won't see Matt Barkley in Sun Bowl

Georgia Tech will not have to face USC quarterback Matt Barkley in the Hyundai Sun Bowl on Monday.

Trojans coach Lane Kiffin said Thursday that Barkley is out with a shoulder injury, and freshman Max Wittek will get the start. Wittek started in place of Barkley in the regular-season finale against Notre Dame, throwing for 186 yards and two touchdowns in the loss to the Irish.

It was never really certain whether Barkley would be able to play in the bowl game, though Kiffin seemed to hold out some hope when he said his star quarterback would be re-evaluated in ...

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