Duke And Georgia Tech Are Returning To Action In Atlanta Looking To Get Back In The Win Column
Duke who is coached by David Cutcliffe hasn’t played an opponent on the gridiron in twenty one days!
Why?
They had a bye after their game verses North Carolina and then their game verses Wake Forest in Durham was cancelled!
When?
November 21, 2020
Why?
Because Wake Forest had positive Coronavirus tests and was quarantining according to an article by Andrea Adelson on espn.com
While Georgia Tech who is coached by Geoff Collins like Duke hasn’t played an opponent but in twenty eight days as their last game was on October 31, 2020!
Why?
Because their games verses Pittsburgh on Saturday November 14th was postponed!
Why?
Because both teams had Coronavirus issues! “according to an article on miamiherald.com
And then their game verses Miami on November 21st was also postponed because of the Coronavirus!
Tonight Duke and Georgia Tech are returning to action in Atlanta!
Duke comes into the game with a record of 2-6 while they’re 1-6 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are fourteenth last in the standings while Georgia comes into the game with a record of 2-5 while they’re 2-4 in the Atlantic Coast Conference and are eleventh in the standings! “according to theacc.com/standings
As for Duke’s previous game,
They lost to North Carolina by score of 56 -24!
When?
On Saturday November 7, 2020
Where?
In Durham North Carolina!
Why?
Duke found itself in a 28-0 deficit just 16 minutes into the contest. The Blue Devils finally broke through when sophomore Eli Pancol scampered in from 22-yards out on a reverse. The Tar Heels added two more scores before Duke got on the scoreboard again, this time with a 29-yard field goal by redshirt freshman Charlie Ham to cut the deficit to 42-10 at the break. “according to an article on goduke.com
Duke found itself in a 28-0 deficit just 16 minutes into the contest. The Blue Devils finally broke through when sophomore Eli Pancol scampered in from 22-yards out on a reverse. The Tar Heels added two more scores before Duke got on the scoreboard again, this time with a 29-yard field goal by redshirt freshman Charlie Ham to cut the deficit to 42-10 at the break.”according to an article on goduke.com
North Carolina used a Duke fumble deep in its own territory to go 28 yards in three plays to extend its advantage to 49-10 early in the third quarter.according to an article on goduke.com
Junior Mataeo Durant responded for the Blue Devils on their ensuing drive rushing for 50 of the possible 75 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown run. The McCormick, S.C., native has now registered at least one rush of 45-plus yards in three of Duke's last four contests.according to an article on goduke.com
The two teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter with Duke seeing redshirt freshman Jordan Waters score his second rushing touchdown in as many games. That scamper capped off a 10-play, 51-yard drive led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Gunnar Holmberg.according to an article on goduke.com
Duke's top rusher was Durant who finished his night with his third 100-yard rushing performance after compiling 132 yards on 11 carries. Durant's 132 yards in the game gave him 1,096 for his career, making him the 50th Blue Devil to reach the 1,000 career rushing yards milestone.according to an article on goduke.com
Redshirt junior quarterback Chase Brice finished the day 11-of-23 for 155 yards. Holmberg also saw action under center going 7-of-9 for a career-high 70 yards.according to an article on goduke.com
Sophomore wide receiver Darrell Harding Jr. led the Blue Devils in receiving with a career-high 70 yards on five catches.according to an article on goduke.com
Senior Marquis Waters recorded his fourth double digit tackle game when he finished the day with a team best 10. Fellow classmate Michael Carter II earned Duke's seventh interception of the season when he picked off Tar Heel quarterback Sam Howell in the third quarter.
according to an article on goduke.com
Like Duke,
Georgia Tech lost their previous game,
To who?
Notre Dame!
By a score of 31-13!
When?
On Saturday October 31, 2020!
Why?
True freshman Jahmyr Gibbs totaled 110 yards from scrimmage and junior Zamari Walton scored on the longest fumble return in Georgia Tech history, the Yellow Jackets could not hold off No. 4 Notre Dame in a 31-13 to the Fighting Irish on Saturday at Bobby Dodd Stadium.
Which team is going to get execute their game plan and get back in the win column in Atlanta Georgia?
I will find out after the game is played!
Kickoff is set for 7:00pm from Bobby Dodd Stadium!
The game is going to be televised on the Regional Sports Network!