Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2025 Week 8 Recap

Quick answer

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defeated Duke Blue Devils 27–18 in Week 8, 2025. Final score: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27, Duke Blue Devils 18.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets	0	0	3	15	27
Duke Blue Devils	6	6	3	6	18

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• Darian Mensah (Duke) — 342.0 yds · 1 TD · +0.39 EPA/play +16.54 EPA
• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 209.0 yds · +0.42 EPA/play +8.81 EPA

Rushing

• Nate Sheppard (Duke) — 50.0 yds -0.17 EPA
• Haynes King (Georgia Tech) — 135.0 yds · 1 TD +0.40 EPA
• Anderson Castle (Duke) — 32.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Receiving

• Cooper Barkate (Duke) — 12 rec · 168.0 yds +0.66 EPA
• Que'Sean Brown (Duke) — 3 rec · 39.0 yds -0.19 EPA
• Bailey Stockton (Georgia Tech) — 2 rec · 16.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Darian Mensah	Duke	43	69.8%	342	1	+0.39	+16.54
Haynes King	Georgia Tech	21	66.7%	209	0	+0.42	+8.81

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Georgia Tech	Duke
Plays	57	73
EPA / play	+0.154	+0.174
Total EPA	+8.77	+12.73
Success rate	47.4%	53.4%
Pass EPA / play	+0.419	+0.476
Rush EPA / play	-0.001	-0.283
Yards	395	448

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Georgia Tech	8	32	-2.51	Punt
Q1	Duke	10	96	+7.33	Touchdown
Q1	Duke	13	50	-2.37	Ended
Q2	Georgia Tech	3	3	-2.65	Punt
Q2	Duke	5	21	-1.64	Punt
Q2	Georgia Tech	8	33	-0.39	Punt
Q2	Duke	11	75	+6.15	Pass TD
Q2	Georgia Tech	5	46	-0.69	Ended
Q3	Duke	14	52	-2.14	Field goal
Q3	Georgia Tech	7	63	+1.59	Field goal
Q3	Duke	4	17	-0.40	Punt
Q3	Georgia Tech	11	74	+1.90	Field goal
Q4	Duke	2	6	-1.19	Punt
Q4	Georgia Tech	9	72	+5.40	Rush TD
Q4	Duke	7	56	+0.68	Missed FG
Q4	Georgia Tech	4	76	+6.13	Rush TD

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Fumble returned for a touchdown (-13.27 EPA)
2. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Landen King for a touchdown (20 yards) (+4.51 EPA)
3. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · S. Hagans catch for a touchdown (19 yards) (+4.39 EPA)
4. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Darian Mensah pass to Sahmir Hagans for 12 yards (4th & 5) (+3.94 EPA)
5. Q4 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King rushes 28 yards for a touchdown (+3.76 EPA)
6. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Rush (4th & 5) (-3.7 EPA)
7. Q3 · Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets · Haynes King pass to Josh Beetham for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.34 EPA)
8. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Penalty (4th & 1) (+3.27 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets controlled the final (27–18) in Week 8.
• Passing edge: Darian Mensah (Duke) — 342.0 yds, 1 TD.
• EPA edge: Duke at 0.174 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 27, Duke Blue Devils 18 in Week 8 of the 2025 college football season.

Who won Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets won with a final score of 27–18.

Where can I find the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401754566.

Who led Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Darian Mensah (Duke) led passers with 342.0 yards and 1 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Duke Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.