Duke Football: Georgia Tech Preview
Duke (4-0, 1-0) looks to extend its eight-game winning streak by facing Georgia Tech (1-3, 0-1) in Atlanta this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. EDT on ESPN2.
The Blue Devils, who started the 2024 season with a 5-0 record before finishing 9-5, are aiming to begin the year with five straight victories for the second time in three years. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech seeks to avoid an 0-2 start in ACC play, a mark they last endured in 2019.
Weather could play a role, as Tropical Storm Isaias is expected to bring heavy rain and winds of 15-25 mph to the area, complicating the game conditions.
The Yellow Jackets’ offense features a versatile back in Justice Haynes, a Michigan transfer who rushed for 857 yards and 10 touchdowns last season. Quarterback Alberto Mendoza has thrown for 975 yards and six touchdowns, while Dalen Penson, Jordan Allen, and Kevin Roche round out the receiving corps with double-digit catches.
However, Georgia Tech’s offensive line faces significant injury concerns, with starting center Jameson Riggs and left tackle Ethan Mackenny both listed as out, along with running back Malachi Hosley. Duke’s defense, led by coordinator Jonathan Patke, will face a talented Yellow Jackets unit that includes a 6-9-inch tight end and a slot receiver with NFL-level potential.
