Week 8 of the 2025 College Football regular season features a matchup between the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets and the Duke Blue Devils. This game is set to take place at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC, with a kickoff scheduled for Saturday, October 18, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN.
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets come into this game ranked #12 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. With an undefeated record of 6-0, they have been a dominant force in the Atlantic Coast Conference, boasting a conference record of 3-0. Their recent victory over Virginia Tech, 35-20, showcased their offensive and defensive capabilities.
Meanwhile, the Duke Blue Devils have been solid this season with a 4-2 record. Despite two losses, they maintain an unblemished 3-0 conference record. Their recent performances include a 45-21 win against California and a 38-3 win over Syracuse, highlighting their competitiveness on both sides of the ball.
Duke vs Georgia Tech At a Glance
- Game Time: Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM
- Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, NC
- TV Broadcast: ESPN
- Georgia Tech Record: 6-0, ranked #12 in AP and Coaches Polls
- Duke Record: 4-2 with a conference record of 3-0
- Odds: Georgia Tech +104 (Moneyline), Duke -124 (Moneyline)
Can Duke Blue Devils Maintain Their Winning Streak?
Offensive Overview
Duke’s offensive strategy has been a standout this season, placing them 13th in passing yards with 1,860. This reflects a strong aerial attack, likely led by quarterback Darian Mensah, who has consistently delivered impressive performances.
However, their ground game ranks 68th with 952 rushing yards, indicating a reliance on their passing attack to drive the offense. Balancing this could be crucial in their upcoming games.
Defensive Strengths
The Blue Devils have been impressive defensively, especially with their ability to create turnovers. They rank 9th in both sacks and interceptions, with 17 sacks and 8 interceptions respectively.
Moreover, Duke is 5th in fumbles recovered with 4, underscoring their opportunistic defense. This defensive prowess could play a vital role against high-powered offenses.
Recent Performances
Duke’s recent games have showcased their offensive capabilities, scoring 45 points against California and 38 against Syracuse. In both games, they displayed effective passing and rushing performances.
However, in their early-season losses to Tulane and Illinois, Duke’s defense allowed 34 and 45 points, respectively. Addressing these defensive lapses will be crucial in maintaining their winning streak.
Key Players
Darian Mensah has been pivotal with 1,838 passing yards, ranking 5th nationally, and 15 passing touchdowns. His performance will be central to Duke’s success going forward.
On the ground, Nate Sheppard leads with 447 rushing yards, while Anderson Castle contributes with 263 rushing yards and 6 touchdowns. Their contributions will be essential to diversify Duke’s offensive threats.
Injury Concerns
Duke is currently facing several injury concerns with key players like Nick Morris Jr., Terry Moore, and Peyton Jones listed as questionable. These absences could impact their performance, especially on defense.
Monitoring these injuries will be important as Duke prepares for their upcoming games, ensuring they have the necessary depth and talent on the field.
Upcoming Games
Looking ahead, Duke will host Georgia Tech and travel to Connecticut. Both games present unique challenges, with Duke seeking to extend their home winning streak against the Yellow Jackets.
Additionally, maintaining their strong away form will be crucial when they meet the Huskies, given their recent success in away games.
Betting Trends
- 22-2 SU as Favorite over the last 24 games.
- 18-4 SU in Home Games over the last 22 games.
- 5-0 O/U in Home Games over the last 5 games.
- 3-0 SU and ATS in the last 3 games of 2025.
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Gear Up for Away Battle
Team Overview
The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets enter their next game with a solid offensive lineup. Their performance this season has been marked by a strong rushing attack, ranking 14th nationally with 1,430 rushing yards. This rushing prowess gives them a significant edge in maintaining ball control and dictating the game’s tempo.
On the defensive side, Georgia Tech has shown their ability to pressure quarterbacks with 13 sacks, placing them 13th in the nation. This defensive line performance is complemented by their ability to create turnovers, ranking 3rd with two interceptions.
Recent Performances
Georgia Tech has built momentum with recent wins, including a 35-20 victory against Virginia Tech. In this game, they excelled in both passing and rushing, accumulating 213 passing yards and 270 rushing yards.
The Yellow Jackets also narrowly edged out Wake Forest with a 30-29 win, showcasing their resilience in close games. Their passing game played a crucial role, contributing 248 yards to the win.
Key Players
Quarterback Haynes King has been pivotal, leading the team with 971 passing yards and four touchdowns over five games. His ability to limit interceptions has been crucial, with only one thrown so far.
On the ground, Malachi Hosley has emerged as a key contributor with 384 rushing yards and five touchdowns, making him a constant threat to opposing defenses. His partner in the backfield, Jamal Haynes, adds depth with 380 rushing yards and three touchdowns.
Upcoming Challenges
As Georgia Tech prepares for their upcoming away game against Duke, their ability to maintain their rushing attack will be critical. The Yellow Jackets are slight underdogs, which adds pressure to their offensive performance.
Defensively, they will aim to continue their success in pressuring the quarterback and creating turnovers, elements that have been instrumental in their recent victories.
Team Betting Trends
- SU – As Favorite: Last 9 Games (2024–2025) → 9-0 (100.0%)
- SU – Totals ≥ 50: Last 8 Games (2024–2025) → 8-0 (100.0%)
- SU – All Games: Last 6 Games (2025) → 6-0 (100.0%)
- ATS – As Underdog: Last 3 Games (2024–2025) → 3-0 (100.0%)
- O/U – After Win: Last 20 Games (2022–2025) → 13-7 (65.0%)
Duke vs Georgia Tech Prediction: Over 61.5
Duke has consistently excelled in high-scoring games, evidenced by their recent 45–21 victory over California. Their offensive prowess is evident with 219 points scored, ranking 26th in the nation. This trend, coupled with their recent form of hitting the over in five of their last six games, suggests a high-scoring game against Georgia Tech.
Georgia Tech, ranked 12th, has shown offensive capability with 220 points scored this season, ranking them 25th. They also have a solid rushing game, ranking 14th in rushing yards. Given Duke’s vulnerable defense, which ranks 88th in points against, Georgia Tech is likely to score significantly.
The betting line has set the total at 61.5, which reflects the anticipated scoring potential of both teams. With Duke’s track record of high-scoring games, particularly at home, and Georgia Tech’s strong offensive stats, the over appears to be the favorable play.
Considering both teams’ offensive strengths and the recent trends, a projected final score would be Duke 35, Georgia Tech 31. This predicts a combined total well above the set line, reinforcing the over as the optimal pick.
- Duke vs Georgia Tech Prediction: Over 61.5
- Duke vs Georgia Tech Score: Duke 35 – Georgia Tech 31
