The Jackets continued their dream football season with an impressive 27-18 victory over the Duke University Blue Devils, improving their record to 7-0 (4-0 ACC). This marks Tech’s best start since 1966 and their first 4-0 conference record in 27 years. Tech remains one of six undefeated teams left in the nation, and the Jackets’ confidence is growing exponentially each week.
Duke’s offense came out strong with transfer quarterback Darian Mensah, as they cruised down to the Jackets’1-yard line in their opening drive, but Tech’s unit struck when the Blue Devils coughed up a nightmarish fumble. Tech defensive back Omar Daniels scooped it up and took it 95 yards the other way for a touchdown, setting the Institute record for longest scoop-and-score.