Total Yards
Duke375
Virginia Tech399
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Virginia Tech at Duke
Nov 5, 2016 • Completed
Season 2016RegularWeek 10
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
24 - 21
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke148
Virginia Tech192
Rushing Yards
Duke227
Virginia Tech207
Turnovers
Duke0
Virginia Tech0
Game Conditions
Temperature64°F
Wind8 mph E
Humidity
37%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Virginia Tech box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke29:58
Virginia Tech30:02
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Virginia Tech edges Duke 24-21
Virginia Tech defeated Duke 24-21 in Week 10 of the 2016 regular slate, finishing with a 399-375 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 24-21. Shaun Wilson run for 3 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 3} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 399 total yards, 207 rushing yards, and 192 passing yards. Duke finished with 375 total yards, including 227 on the ground and 148 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 8-18 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Virginia Tech led 21-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joey Slye 27 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Shaun Wilson run for 3 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 7-7 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Travon McMillian run for 14 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Jerod Evans run for 7 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 21-7 over Duke).
Blocked Field Goal Touchdown
Adonis Alexander 75 Yd Return of Blocked Field Goal (Joey Slye Kick) (Duke led 7-14 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Daniel Jones run for 7 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 14-21 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 27 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 24-14 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-21
Virginia Tech defeated Duke.
Total yards
399-375
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
207
Virginia Tech averaged 4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
192
Virginia Tech averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-16
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 375 | 399 |
| Passing Yards | 148 | 192 |
| Rushing Yards | 227 | 207 |
| First Downs | 24 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-16 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-46 | 6-58 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 18-31 | 15-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 45 | 52 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 6 |
| Possession Time | 29:58 | 30:02 |