1 B-back Dedrick Mills' rank in touchdowns scored among all freshmen in FBS, with 10.

6 Number of times this season, including Saturday's game, that Tech has played at either noon or 12:30 p.m.

8 Days after Tech coach Paul Johnson was hired in Dec. 2007 that Duke hired coach David Cutcliffe. The two are the most tenured coaches in the ACC. There are only 13 FBS coaches who have been at their jobs longer.

11 Quarterback hurries credited to defensive end Antonio Simmons, most on the team. End KeShun Freeman is second with five.

22 Times that Duke has been Tech's homecoming opponent, including Saturday's game. The Jackets have not scheduled any other team more than seven times. Tech is 14-6-1 against the Blue Devils on homecoming.

15-12 Tech's record in coach Paul Johnson's tenure when the Jackets have had more than seven days to prepare.

5-20/9-10 Duke's record against the Coastal Division under Cutcliffe from 2008-12 and 2013-16.

18 Duke players from the state of Georgia, including safety Deondre Singleton, a three-year starter from Archer High in Gwinnett County.

41.7 Average penalty yards called against Duke, 13th fewest in FBS. Tech is tied for 32nd at 47.0 yards.

427 Scrimmage plays by the opposition since Tech has forced a fumble. The last was against Boston College.

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