Total Yards
Charlotte478
Duke581
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Duke at Charlotte
Sep 3, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 1
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
28 - 31
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Charlotte
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Charlotte324
Duke228
Rushing Yards
Charlotte154
Duke353
Turnovers
Charlotte0
Duke2
Game Conditions
Temperature72°F
Wind3 mph NW
Humidity
61%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Charlotte vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Charlotte35:19
Duke24:41
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Charlotte edges Duke 31-28
Charlotte defeated Duke 31-28 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 478-581 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Charlotte set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. Chris Reynolds pass complete to Grant DuBose for 56 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK) came with {'seconds': 51, 'minutes': 8} left in the first quarter, giving Charlotte the first major swing.
Charlotte's box score carried the story: 478 total yards, 154 rushing yards, and 324 passing yards. Duke finished with 581 total yards, including 353 on the ground and 228 through the air.
Charlotte converted 10-18 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Charlotte led 10-14 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Chris Reynolds pass complete to Grant DuBose for 56 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Chris Reynolds pass complete to Grant DuBose for 56 yds for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK) (Charlotte led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Mataeo Durant run for 5 yds for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 14-10 over Charlotte).
Passing Touchdown
Gunnar Holmberg pass complete to Jordan Waters for 43 yds for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 7-10 over Charlotte).
Field Goal Good
Jonathan Cruz 32 yd FG GOOD (Charlotte led 10-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Chris Reynolds run for 1 yd for a TD, (Jonathan Cruz KICK) (Charlotte led 17-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Mataeo Durant run for 59 yds for a TD, (Charlie Ham KICK) (Duke led 21-17 over Charlotte).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
Charlotte defeated Duke.
Total yards
478-581
Charlotte held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
154
Charlotte averaged 3.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
324
Charlotte averaged 10.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
10-18
Charlotte's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
8-14
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Charlotte | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 478 | 581 |
| Passing Yards | 324 | 228 |
| Rushing Yards | 154 | 353 |
| First Downs | 20 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 10-18 | 8-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 0-1 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 9-65 | 5-35 |
| Turnovers | 0 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 19-30 | 20-29 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 4 |
| Possession Time | 35:19 | 24:41 |