Duke and Georgia Tech face severe weather ahead of ACC game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 7:48 PM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
Duke and Georgia Tech are set to play in Atlanta at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday amid severe weather from Hurricane Isaias. Rain and high winds are forecasted, with a 78 percent chance of thunderstorms during kickoff. Currently, no delays or postponements have been announced, but significant lightning delays are likely. Duke has a 4-0 record heading into the matchup, and their running back, Nate Sheppard, leads the nation in rushing yards per game. The Blue Devils previously experienced a 90-minute delay due to lightning in their season opener against Tulane.
- •Duke and Georgia Tech play Saturday in Atlanta.
- •Hurricane Isaias brings severe weather conditions.
- •Duke enters the game with a 4-0 record.
- •Nate Sheppard leads the nation in rushing yards per game.
- •Lightning delays have affected Duke's previous games.
- 7:48 PMYahoo Sports — Update on Hurricane Isaias potential impact on Duke-Georgia Tech
"Severe thunderstorms and high winds could play a factor in Duke's matchup against Georgia Tech in Atlanta on Saturday.
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