US EditionGeorgia Tech Starts 7-0 for First Time Since 1960s with Win over Duke
Quarterback Haynes King accounted for 325 total yards as Georgia Tech secured its first 7-0 start since 1966 with a late scoring surge, officials said.
- On Oct. 18, Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Duke Blue Devils 27-18 at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, handing Duke its first ACC loss of the season.
- A first-quarter turnover shifted momentum when Darian Mensah fumbled, Omar Daniels returned it 95 yards, and Duke also struggled with red-zone chances and a mishandled snap by Kade Reynoldson.
- Georgia Tech's offense broke through late when Malachi Hosley scored a 10-yard touchdown, followed by Haynes King’s 28-yard rushing touchdown to extend the lead.
- The victory moves Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets to 7-0 overall and 4-0 in ACC conference record, keeping their perfect season alive and impacting the ACC race.
- For Duke, the path forward includes games on Nov. 1, Nov. 15, Nov. 22 and Nov. 29 as it tries to recover from Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets' rare strong start.
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Fumble return and late offense lead No. 12 Georgia Tech past Duke 27-18
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