Duke, Georgia Tech and college football
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The Georgia Tech football team continued a special season on Saturday, when the squad defeated Duke. Georgia Tech is 4-0 in the ACC.
After a hot start to the year, the No. 19 Duke women suffered a 134-109 loss to the Hokies. The struggles continued for the men’s team with a 147-87 loss to the 17th-ranked hosts.
Duke football looks to stay undefeated in ACC play when it hosts No. 12 Georgia Tech in a Week 8 contest on Saturday, Oct. 18 (Noon ET, ESPN).
However, that argument gains weight, in my opinion, when viewed through a broader lens and with the larger context of Virginia Tech’s season in mind. Evaluating the program’s direction, long-term quarterback development and postseason outlook all factor into whether sticking with Drones or exploring other options makes more sense for the Hokies down the stretch.
Duke struggled to initially get off to a quick start. In the early minutes, the Hokies were upfront with their offense, attempting four goals in the span of seven minutes.
The slumping Bears have lost two of their past three heading into Saturday’s game at Memorial Stadium, but the Cavaliers might not be as dominant as their record suggests.
Virginia Tech Sweeps Duke in Saturday ACC Matchup The Duke Blue Devils headed north Saturday to face off with ACC rival Virginia Tech, and the home team held serve across
Duke football is back home for the first time since Week 4 to host No. 12 Georgia Tech in an ACC contest during Week 8 of the college football season. The Blue Devils (4-2, 3-0 ACC) and the Yellow Jackets (6-0, 3-0) will face off at noon ET in a game that will be televised on ESPN and can be streamed via Fubo (free trial)