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Georgia Tech Stuns Duke in Thrilling ACC Showdown
18 Oct
Summary
- No. 12 Georgia Tech defeats Duke 27-18 in a close game
- Georgia Tech running back Malachi Hosley scores an insurance touchdown
- Duke's missed opportunities, including a late field goal, prove costly
On October 15th, 2025, No. 12 Georgia Tech faced off against Duke in a crucial ACC showdown. The Yellow Jackets emerged victorious, defeating the Blue Devils 27-18 in a closely contested game.
The first half saw Duke dominate the proceedings, outgaining Georgia Tech 238-110 in total yards. However, the Blue Devils were unable to capitalize on their early opportunities, as turnovers and missed field goal attempts kept the game tied at 7-7 going into halftime.
The second half saw a shift in momentum, as Georgia Tech's defense stepped up, stopping Duke on three consecutive goal-line stands. The Yellow Jackets then took the lead and never looked back, with running back Malachi Hosley scoring an insurance touchdown late in the game.
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Despite a late push by Duke, including a missed 46-yard field goal attempt, Georgia Tech held on to secure the victory. The win keeps the Yellow Jackets undefeated at 7-0 (4-0 in the ACC), while Duke's hopes of reaching the conference title game have taken a significant hit.
