Total Yards
Duke410
Virginia Tech487
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Virginia Tech at Duke
Oct 3, 2020 • Completed
Season 2020RegularWeek 5
Away
Virginia Tech
ACC
Final Score
38 - 31
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Duke
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke271
Virginia Tech163
Rushing Yards
Duke139
Virginia Tech324
Turnovers
Duke1
Virginia Tech3
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature66°F
Wind4 mph E
Humidity
47%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
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Duke25:47
Virginia Tech34:04
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia Tech holds off Duke 38-31
Virginia Tech defeated Duke 38-31 in Week 5 of the 2020 regular slate, finishing with a 487-410 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 38-31. Porter Wilson punt for 63 yds , Tayvion Robinson returns for no gain for a TD Tayvion Robinson fumbled, recovered by Duke Jaylen Stinson for a TD (Charlie Ham KICK) came with {'seconds': 37, 'minutes': 11} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 487 total yards, 324 rushing yards, and 163 passing yards. Duke finished with 410 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 271 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 7-14 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 3-1, Virginia Tech led 10-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Khalil Herbert run for 60 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK).
Key Moments
Punt
Porter Wilson punt for 63 yds , Tayvion Robinson returns for no gain for a TD Tayvion Robinson fumbled, recovered by Duke Jaylen Stinson for a TD (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister pass complete to James Mitchell for 12 yds for a TD DUKE Penalty, Defensive offside ( Yards) declined (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-7 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Brian Johnson 21 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 10-7 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister run for 14 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Deon Jackson run for 10 yds for a TD (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 14-10 over Virginia Tech).
Rushing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister run for 2 yds for a TD (Brian Johnson KICK) (Virginia Tech led 17-14 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-31
Virginia Tech defeated Duke.
Total yards
487-410
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
324
Virginia Tech averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
163
Virginia Tech averaged 6.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-14
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
3-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 410 | 487 |
| Passing Yards | 271 | 163 |
| Rushing Yards | 139 | 324 |
| First Downs | 19 | 25 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 7-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-3 | 1-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-76 | 4-20 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 22-39 | 9-24 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 50 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 4 |
| Kicking Points | 4 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 25:47 | 34:04 |