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Georgia Tech football sets specialty dates for 2018

ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 11: Members of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets celebrate with fans after the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on November 11, 2017 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)

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ATLANTA, GA - NOVEMBER 11: Members of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets celebrate with fans after the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies on November 11, 2017 at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images)
By Alex Makrides
Feb 20, 2018

Georgia Tech football has announced its promotional schedule for the 2018 season on Tuesday.

Below is a complete list of home games with their attached promotional event.

Sept. 1 vs. Alcorn State – Charitable Children's Day
Sept. 22 vs. Clemson – Hall of Fame Day
Sept. 29 vs. Bowling Green – Family Weekend / Heroes Day
Oct. 13 vs. Duke – Homecoming
Nov. 10 vs. Miami – Whiteout
Nov. 17 vs. Virginia – Senior Day / Michael Isenhour Toy Drive

Details on events surrounding each of the specialty dates will be announced in the coming months.

Yellow Jackets season tickets also go on sale on Thursday (Feb. 22).

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