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Duke at Baylor
Sep 15, 2018 • Completed
Away
Duke
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Final Score
40 - 27

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Game Conditions
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke beats Baylor 40-27
Duke defeated Baylor 40-27 in Week 3 of the 2018 regular slate, finishing with a 399-400 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 40-27. Deon Jackson run for 31 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK) came with {'seconds': 56, 'minutes': 7} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 399 total yards, 225 rushing yards, and 174 passing yards. Baylor finished with 400 total yards, including 130 on the ground and 270 through the air.
Duke converted 8-18 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Duke led 23-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Quentin Harris pass complete to Johnathan Lloyd for 66 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham PAT MISSED).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Deon Jackson run for 31 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over Baylor).
Field Goal Good
Collin Wareham 35 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 17-0 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass complete to T.J. Rahming for 28 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK) (Duke led 14-0 over Baylor).
Passing Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass complete to Johnathan Lloyd for 66 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham PAT MISSED) (Duke led 23-0 over Baylor).
Rushing Touchdown
Charlie Brewer run for 3 yds for a TD (TEAM PAT MISSED) (Baylor led 6-23 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass complete to T.J. Rahming for 7 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK) (Duke led 30-13 over Baylor).
Stat Callouts
Final score
40-27
Duke defeated Baylor.
Total yards
399-400
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
225
Duke averaged 5.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
174
Duke averaged 5.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-18
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Baylor's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Baylor | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 400 | 399 |
| Passing Yards | 270 | 174 |
| Rushing Yards | 130 | 225 |
| First Downs | 21 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 8-18 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-62 | 0-0 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-42 | 12-30 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 10 |
| Possession Time | 33:17 | 25:10 |