Total Yards
Virginia310
Duke255
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Duke at Virginia
Oct 7, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 6
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
21 - 28
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Passing Yards
Virginia182
Duke124
Rushing Yards
Virginia128
Duke131
Turnovers
Virginia2
Duke2
Game Conditions
Temperature81°F
Wind10 mph SW
Humidity
53%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Virginia34:47
Duke25:13
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia holds off Duke 28-21
Virginia defeated Duke 28-21 in Week 6 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 310-255 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia set the terms early in a game that finished 28-21. Daniel Jones pass intercepted for a TD Quin Blanding return for 58 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) came with {'seconds': 8, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Virginia's box score carried the story: 310 total yards, 128 rushing yards, and 182 passing yards. Duke finished with 255 total yards, including 131 on the ground and 124 through the air.
Virginia converted 8-18 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 2-2, Virginia led 14-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Kurt Benkert pass intercepted for a TD Jeremy McDuffie return for 42 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK).
Key Moments
Interception Return Touchdown
Daniel Jones pass intercepted for a TD Quin Blanding return for 58 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Duke led 0-7 over Virginia).
Interception Return Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass intercepted for a TD Jeremy McDuffie return for 42 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK) (Virginia led 7-7 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Olamide Zaccheaus for 11 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 14-14 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Daniel Jones pass complete to Davis Koppenhaver for 7 yds for a TD, (Austin Parker KICK) (Duke led 14-7 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Doni Dowling for 5 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 21-14 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Kurt Benkert pass complete to Doni Dowling for 17 yds for a TD, (A.J. Mejia KICK) (Virginia led 28-14 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
28-21
Virginia defeated Duke.
Total yards
310-255
Virginia held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
128
Virginia averaged 3.4 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
182
Virginia averaged 4.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Virginia's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
2-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 310 | 255 |
| Passing Yards | 182 | 124 |
| Rushing Yards | 128 | 131 |
| First Downs | 21 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 8-18 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 7-67 | 7-68 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-43 | 14-42 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 32 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 34:47 | 25:13 |