Total Yards
Virginia Tech387
Duke183
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Duke at Virginia Tech
Oct 28, 2017 • Completed
Season 2017RegularWeek 9
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
3 - 24
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech200
Duke82
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech187
Duke101
Turnovers
Virginia Tech0
Duke2
Game Conditions
Temperature59°F
Wind0 mph NW
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
0.04 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Virginia Tech vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia Tech33:29
Duke26:31
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia Tech pulls away from Duke 24-3
Virginia Tech defeated Duke 24-3 in Week 9 of the 2017 regular slate, finishing with a 387-183 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 24-3. Deshawn McClease run for 4 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) came with {'seconds': 6, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 387 total yards, 187 rushing yards, and 200 passing yards. Duke finished with 183 total yards, including 101 on the ground and 82 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 6-16 on third down, went 1-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Virginia Tech led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Joey Slye 34 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Deshawn McClease run for 4 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Austin Parker 31 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 3-10 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
Joey Slye 34 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Josh Jackson pass complete to Sean Savoy for 26 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-3 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Josh Jackson run for 6 yds for a TD, (Joey Slye KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-3 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-3
Virginia Tech defeated Duke.
Total yards
387-183
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
187
Virginia Tech averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
200
Virginia Tech averaged 7.1 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 387 | 183 |
| Passing Yards | 200 | 82 |
| Rushing Yards | 187 | 101 |
| First Downs | 23 | 10 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-16 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-4 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-40 | 7-53 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-28 | 10-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 48 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 33:29 | 26:31 |