College Football

Georgia Tech 28, Duke 25: Five Key Plays

October 11, 2026

Duke's eight-game winning streak came to an abrupt end on October 10, 2026, as the Blue Devils fell 28-25 to the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta. The defeat, which drops Duke to 4-1 on the season, was sealed when freshman kicker Gavin Strange missed a 33-yard field goal attempt that would have forced the contest into overtime.

This result marks the sixth consecutive victory for Georgia Tech over Duke, a rivalry trend that has persisted despite Duke's strong start to the year.

The game featured several pivotal moments, including a 60-yard touchdown run by Trelain Maddox in the third quarter that extended Tech's lead to 21-10. Duke's Nate Sheppard provided key offensive production, scoring twice on 5-yard Wildcat runs to tie the game at 7-7 and briefly give the Blue Devils a 25-21 lead with under three minutes remaining.

Controversial officiating also played a role, as a roughing-the-passer call on Duke defensive end Tyshon Reed gifted Georgia Tech a first down that led to a score, while a late-hit penalty on linebacker Bradley Gompers set up the final Tech touchdown.