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Duke football falls to Georgia Tech after late field goal miss

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 11, 2026, 12:35 AM

Last updated Oct 11, 2026

Duke football falls to Georgia Tech after late field goal miss
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Duke football lost to Georgia Tech 28-25 on October 10, 2026, after kicker Gavin Strange missed a 33-yard field goal attempt with just four seconds remaining. Duke had taken a late lead in the game, but Georgia Tech responded effectively, setting up a tense final moment. Despite the miss, Duke coach Manny Diaz praised Strange for his performance in a difficult situation, having been called up due to an injury to regular kicker Cosme Salas. Duke will look to regroup against UNC in their next matchup.

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  • •Duke outscored Georgia Tech 15-14 in the second half.
  • •Gavin Strange made a previous successful field goal and two extra points.
  • •Cosme Salas's injury led to Strange's starting role.
  • •Duke will next face UNC at Wallace Wade Stadium.
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Gavin Strange missed a potential game-tying FG for Duke football against Georgia Tech. What Manny Diaz said about freshman kicker.

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