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Duke defense dominates No. 20 Georgia Tech, Jackets fall 34-20

Duke's Ryan Smith, left, eludes diving Georgia Tech defender Lawrence Austin during a 68-yard punt return during the first half of Saturday's game in Durham, N.C. - photo by Rob Brown

0927GeorgiaTech — Duke's Ryan Smith, left, eludes diving Georgia Tech defender Lawrence Austin during a 68-yard punt return during the first half of Saturday's game in Durham, N.C. - photo by Rob Brown

DURHAM, N.C. — When No. 20 Georgia Tech can’t run, the Yellow Jackets don’t win. Coach Paul Johnson’s triple-option offense managed its worst rushing performance since 2013 in a 34-20 loss to Duke on Saturday.

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