Total Yards
Middle Tennessee339
Duke463
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Duke at Middle Tennessee
Sep 14, 2019 • Completed
Season 2019RegularWeek 3
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
41 - 18
DMT
Home
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Middle Tennessee201
Duke237
Rushing Yards
Middle Tennessee138
Duke226
Turnovers
Middle Tennessee0
Duke0
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature90°F
Wind11 mph N
Humidity
46%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Middle Tennessee vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Middle Tennessee25:53
Duke34:07
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke pulls away from Middle Tennessee 41-18
Duke defeated Middle Tennessee 41-18 in Week 3 of the 2019 regular slate, finishing with a 463-339 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 41-18. Crews Holt 41 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 9, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Middle Tennessee the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 463 total yards, 226 rushing yards, and 237 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 339 total yards, including 138 on the ground and 201 through the air.
Duke converted 8-14 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-0, Duke led 31-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was AJ Reed 49 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Crews Holt 41 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 3-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Deon Jackson run for 3 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 7-3 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass complete to Jalon Calhoun for 12 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 14-3 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
AJ Reed 49 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 17-3 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass complete to Eli Pancol for 11 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 24-3 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Quentin Harris pass complete to Aaron Young for 25 yds for a TD, (AJ Reed KICK) (Duke led 31-3 over Middle Tennessee).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-18
Duke defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
463-339
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
226
Duke averaged 5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
237
Duke averaged 8.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
8-14
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-12
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-0
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Middle Tennessee | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 339 | 463 |
| Passing Yards | 201 | 237 |
| Rushing Yards | 138 | 226 |
| First Downs | 19 | 26 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-12 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-4 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 2-20 | 3-20 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-27 | 24-27 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 45 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 25:53 | 34:07 |