Total Yards
Virginia502
Duke485
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Duke at Virginia
Nov 21, 2015 • Completed
Season 2015RegularWeek 12
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
34 - 42
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Virginia
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Passing Yards
Virginia359
Duke386
Rushing Yards
Virginia143
Duke99
Turnovers
Virginia2
Duke3
Game Conditions
Temperature53°F
Wind6 mph S
Humidity
27%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia33:56
Duke26:04
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Game Story
Virginia holds off Duke 42-34
Virginia defeated Duke 42-34 in Week 12 of the 2015 regular slate, finishing with a 502-485 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 42-34. Olamide Zaccheaus pass complete to Evan Butts for 15 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 502 total yards, 143 rushing yards, and 359 passing yards. Duke finished with 485 total yards, including 99 on the ground and 386 through the air.
Virginia converted 6-12 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-3, Virginia led 28-13 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Dylan Sims kickoff for 59 yds , DeVon Edwards return for 94 yds for a TD, (Ross Martin KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Olamide Zaccheaus pass complete to Evan Butts for 15 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
T.J. Thorpe run for 26 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 14-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Taquan Mizzell run for 3 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 21-0 over Duke).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Dylan Sims kickoff for 59 yds , DeVon Edwards return for 94 yds for a TD, (Ross Martin KICK) (Virginia led 21-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Matt Johns pass complete to Taquan Mizzell for 36 yds for a TD, (Ian Frye KICK) (Virginia led 28-10 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Ross Martin 42 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 13-28 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-34
Virginia defeated Duke.
Total yards
502-485
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
143
Virginia averaged 3.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
359
Virginia averaged 10.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-12
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-17
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 502 | 485 |
| Passing Yards | 359 | 386 |
| Rushing Yards | 143 | 99 |
| First Downs | 25 | 29 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-12 | 7-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 3-5 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-105 | 9-80 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 25-34 | 30-53 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 31 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 33:56 | 26:04 |