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Undefeated Showdown: Georgia Tech vs. Duke on ESPN

10/18/2025

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Summary

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The No. 12 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets face the Duke Blue Devils on October 18, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Both teams are undefeated in ACC play.
Georgia Tech relies on a 238-yard rushing attack behind Haynes King.
Duke, led by Darian Mensah, has scored over 38 points in its last three games and is favored by 1.5; ESPN will air the noon game.

History

Historical Context

The inaugural 2005 ACC Championship Game, held on December 3 in Jacksonville, Florida, featured Florida State defeating Virginia Tech 27-22. This marked a significant moment for the Atlantic Coast Conference, which had expanded in 2004 to include Miami and Virginia Tech, allowing for a championship game. The event underscored the ACC's growing prominence in college football and set the stage for future rivalries.

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The No. 12 Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets face the Duke Blue Devils on October 18, 2025, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.
Both teams are undefeated in ACC play.
Georgia Tech relies on a 238-yard rushing attack behind Haynes King.
Duke, led by Darian Mensah, has scored over 38 points in its last three games and is favored by 1.5; ESPN will air the noon game.

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