What a night for Georgia Tech football! The Yellow Jackets took down the Duke Blue Devils at home, winning 24-14! The energy at Bobby Dodd Stadium was electric, and the fans were buzzing.
The Jackets kicked things off strong! Zach Pyron capped a 12-play drive with a 2-yard run, giving Tech a 7-0 lead. Aidan Birr nailed the extra point, and the crowd erupted!
In the second quarter, Tech extended their lead with a 23-yard field goal by Birr. They were dominating! Georgia Tech was up 10-0, and everything looked great.
However, Duke wasn’t going down without a fight. With just 26 seconds left in the half, Eli Pancol caught a 20-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, narrowing Tech’s lead to 10-7. It was a tense moment, but the Jackets held their ground.
As the third quarter rolled on, Duke struck back. Sahmir Hagans caught a 65-yard pass from Murphy, giving the Blue Devils a surprising 14-10 lead! The crowd held its breath as Duke seemed to seize control.
But then came the fourth quarter, and the Jackets were ready to roar back! Haynes King tossed a 3-yard pass to Jamal Haynes, regaining the lead for Tech, 17-14. The crowd exploded with excitement!
Just six minutes later, King found Eric Singleton Jr. in the end zone for a 9-yard touchdown. The Jackets were in full control at 24-14! The home team had overcome adversity and was flying high!
Moving on, Jamal Haynes had a standout performance, rushing for 128 yards on 19 carries. “We came out and did what we had to do,” Haynes said. He celebrated his birthday with a fantastic game and a cake presentation on the field!
Overall, Georgia Tech dominated on the ground, outrushing Duke 245-74. The Jackets amassed 412 total yards compared to Duke’s 279. Coach Brent Key praised the offensive line, saying, “They made it happen!”
King was a dual threat, completing 23 of 31 passes for 167 yards and two touchdowns. He also rushed for 30 yards on 12 carries. Meanwhile, Duke’s Murphy threw for over 200 yards for the sixth straight game.
In the end, the Yellow Jackets secured a memorable victory! They improved to 4-2 and kept their ACC hopes alive. Fans left the stadium buzzing, celebrating an impressive win over a tough rival. What a night for the Yellow Jackets!
