Georgia Tech vs Duke Positional Breakdown: Which team has the edge on Saturday?
Georgia Tech (1-3, 0-1 ACC) hosts Duke (4-0, 1-0 ACC) on Saturday in a matchup where the Yellow Jackets seek to extend their winning streak against the Blue Devils to six games. A victory would also improve head coach Brent Key's record against Duke head coach Manny Diaz to 3-0.
Both programs are relying on transfer quarterbacks, with Georgia Tech's Alberto Mendoza posting 975 passing yards and six touchdowns in four games, compared to Duke's Walker Eget, who has thrown for 721 yards and six scores. While Eget has more experience, Mendoza has performed well despite playing behind a weaker offensive line, leading to a slight edge for the Yellow Jackets at the quarterback position.
Duke holds a clear advantage at running back, where Nate Sheppard ranks third in the nation with 644 rushing yards and six touchdowns. In contrast, Georgia Tech's Justice Haynes has faced difficulties due to offensive line issues, though he remains a key playmaker for the Yellow Jackets.
At wide receiver, Georgia Tech is favored due to the explosiveness of Dalen Penson (16 catches, 241 yards) and Jordan Allen (18 catches, 213 yards), who outperform Duke's top duo of Jonah Burton (13 catches, 187 yards) and Jaivon Solomon (five catches, 106 yards).
