Total Yards
Duke563
Temple281
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2018)
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Temple at Duke
Dec 27, 2018 • Completed • Neutral Site
WALK-ON'S INDEPENDENCE BOWL
Season 2018PostseasonWeek 1
Away
Temple
American Athletic
Final Score
27 - 56
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke440
Temple228
Rushing Yards
Duke123
Temple53
Turnovers
Duke3
Temple2
Game Conditions
Temperature60°F
Wind7 mph S
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Duke vs Temple box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Duke34:07
Temple25:53
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke pulls away from Temple 56-27
Duke defeated Temple 56-27 in Week 1 of the 2018 postseason slate, finishing with a 563-281 edge in total yards, and scoring 5 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 56-27. Anthony Russo run for 15 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) came with {'seconds': 43, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Temple the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 563 total yards, 123 rushing yards, and 440 passing yards. Temple finished with 281 total yards, including 53 on the ground and 228 through the air.
Duke converted 10-17 on third down, went 2-3 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-2, Duke led 21-27 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Daniel Jones pass complete to T.J. Rahming for 85 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK).
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Anthony Russo run for 15 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 7-7 over Duke).
Interception Return Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass intercepted for a TD Delvon Randall return for 52 yds for a TD (Will Mobley PAT MISSED) (Duke led 7-13 over Temple).
Rushing Touchdown
Quentin Harris run for 2 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over Temple).
Passing Touchdown
Daniel Jones pass complete to Chris Taylor for 34 yds for a TD (Collin Wareham KICK) (Duke led 14-20 over Temple).
Passing Touchdown
Anthony Russo pass complete to Brodrick Yancy for 8 yds for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 27-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Rob Ritrovato run for 1 yd for a TD (Will Mobley KICK) (Temple led 20-7 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
56-27
Duke defeated Temple.
Total yards
563-281
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
123
Duke averaged 3.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
440
Duke averaged 10 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-17
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Temple's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Temple |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 563 | 281 |
| Passing Yards | 440 | 228 |
| Rushing Yards | 123 | 53 |
| First Downs | 22 | 19 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-17 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-30 | 3-35 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 32-44 | 25-46 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 29 |
| Passing TDs | 5 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 3 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 34:07 | 25:53 |