Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets defensive lineman Tawfiq Thomas, wearing number 95, brought down Duke Blue Devils running back Nate Sheppard, number 20, during the teams' meeting at Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field in Atlanta on October 10, 2026. The contest formed part of the 2026 college football season.
An opponent breakdown published by SB Nation on November 5, 2026, examined the Yellow Jackets' defensive unit ahead of the game. The analysis, authored by Keith Wynne, focused on Georgia Tech's defensive schemes and key players as they prepared to face Duke's offense.
