Total Yards
Virginia Tech452
Duke449
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Duke at Virginia Tech
Oct 24, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 8
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
45 - 43
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech270
Duke270
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech182
Duke179
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
Duke0
Game Conditions
Temperature63°F
Wind3 mph SE
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Virginia Tech36:51
Duke23:09
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke edges Virginia Tech 45-43
Duke defeated Virginia Tech 45-43 in Week 8 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 449-452 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 45-43. Max McCaffrey 16 Yd pass from Thomas Sirk (Ross Martin Kick) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 4} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 449 total yards, 179 rushing yards, and 270 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 452 total yards, including 182 on the ground and 270 through the air.
Duke converted 8-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Duke led 14-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Shaun Wilson 58 Yd Run (Ross Martin Kick).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Max McCaffrey 16 Yd pass from Thomas Sirk (Ross Martin Kick) (Duke led 14-7 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Max McCaffrey 1 Yd pass from Thomas Sirk (Ross Martin Kick) (Duke led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Bucky Hodges 16 Yd pass from Michael Brewer (Joey Slye Kick) (Virginia Tech led 7-7 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 44 Yd Field Goal (Virginia Tech led 10-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Travon McMillian 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed) (Virginia Tech led 16-21 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Shaun Wilson 58 Yd Run (Ross Martin Kick) (Duke led 21-10 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-43
Duke defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
449-452
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
179
Duke averaged 5.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
270
Duke averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
11-22
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 452 | 449 |
| Passing Yards | 270 | 270 |
| Rushing Yards | 182 | 179 |
| First Downs | 28 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 11-22 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-35 | 7-22 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-47 | 19-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 53 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 11 | 13 |
| Possession Time | 36:51 | 23:09 |