Georgia Tech Beats Duke 28-25, Ends Unbeaten Run

Georgia Tech defeated previously unbeaten Duke 28-25 in Atlanta for its first ACC win of the season, ending a six-game losing streak against FBS opponents. After Duke took its first lead with 2:40 left, Trelain Maddox answered with a one-yard touchdown run with 54 seconds remaining, his third rushing score. Duke then drove into range for a potential tying kick, but freshman Gavin Strange missed from 33 yards with four seconds left. Nate Sheppard played through an ankle injury and finished with 190 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns. Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza threw for 218 yards and a touchdown. Duke outgained Georgia Tech; a wire account cited costly penalties and defensive lapses in the loss. No contested facts found.






