Duke at Georgia Tech 10/8/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/07/2022 at 11:31 AM ET

Duke at Georgia Tech 10/8/22 - College Football Picks & Predictions

The Duke Blue Devils roll into Atlanta,GA this week for an ACC matchup with the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Duke comes into Atlanta 4-1 on the year following a 21 point blowout over Virginia. Offensively Duke controlled the game piling up 377 total yards of offense including 248 on the ground to score 38 points overall.

Riley Leonard led the way for Duke under center completing 18 to 24 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown and ran the ball nine times for 59 yards and two scores as well. Jaylen Coleman led all Duke ball carriers with 97 yards on 19 carries and Jalon Calhoun chipped in 65 yards and one score on six catches as well.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets go back home this week following a five point win over Pittsburgh that ended a 2 game skid. Defensively Georgia Tech struggled as Pittsburgh accumulated 411 yards to score 21 points, but the Yellow Jackets forced three turnovers leading to the victory.

Offensively Georgia Tech moved the ball well with 334 total yards of offense including 232 on the ground to score 26 points after a 17 point fourth quarter. Quarterback Jeff Sims moved the ball well for Georgia Tech completing 11 of 26 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown and ran the ball 19 times for 81 yards and one score as well. Hassan Hall led all ballcarriers for Georgia Tech with 157 yards on 20 carries.

Duke is the better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening kickoff this week. Look for Duke to control this game for the full four quarters as they overwhelm a mediocre Georgia Tech team. Take Duke to roll on the road leading to their fifth win of the season. Final Score Prediction, Duke Blue Devils win and cover 31-14.

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