Trelain Maddox's late TD lifts Georgia Tech over Duke in ACC matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 11:12 PM
Last updated Oct 10, 2026
Trelain Maddox scored three touchdowns, including a decisive one-yard run with 54 seconds left, helping Georgia Tech secure a 28-25 victory against Duke at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday. Georgia Tech mounted a 61-yard drive in 1:38 to take the lead, while Duke's Gavin Strange missed a 33-yard field goal attempt in the final seconds. The win marked Georgia Tech's first ACC victory of the season and snapped a six-game losing streak against FBS opponents. Duke, dealing with discipline issues, committed six penalties for 71 yards during the game. Both teams will face rivals next week, as Duke hosts North Carolina and Georgia Tech travels to Virginia Tech.
- •Maddox rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns for Georgia Tech.
- •Georgia Tech drove 61 yards in 1:38 to score the go-ahead TD.
- •Duke's Strange missed a crucial 33-yard field goal attempt.
- •Georgia Tech now has a 2-3 overall record.
- •Next week, Duke faces North Carolina, and Georgia Tech plays Virginia Tech.
- 11:12 PMYahoo Sports — Trelain Maddox's late TD, Duke missed FG gives Yellow Jackets first ACC win of season.
"ATLANTA (AP) — Trelain Maddox rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns, including a go-ahead score from one yard out with 54 seconds remaining, leading Georgia Tech to a 28-25 upset victory over Duke at Bobby Dodd Stadium on Saturday.Georgia Tech (2-3, 1-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) drove 61 yards on eight plays in 1:38 to claim the lead and, despite the Blue Devils driving deep into Yellow Jacket territory in the final minute, Duke (4-1, 1-1 ACC) kicker Gavin Strange missed a 33-yard field goal
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