Total Yards
Virginia Tech573
Duke343
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)
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Duke at Virginia Tech
Nov 13, 2021 • Completed
Season 2021RegularWeek 11
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
17 - 48
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Passing Yards
Virginia Tech276
Duke147
Rushing Yards
Virginia Tech297
Duke196
Turnovers
Virginia Tech1
Duke1
Game Conditions
Temperature41°F
Wind12 mph NW
Humidity
55%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia Tech26:40
Duke33:20
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Virginia Tech pulls away from Duke 48-17
Virginia Tech defeated Duke 48-17 in Week 11 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 573-343 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Virginia Tech set the terms early in a game that finished 48-17. Raheem Blackshear run for 20 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Virginia Tech the first major swing.
Virginia Tech's box score carried the story: 573 total yards, 297 rushing yards, and 276 passing yards. Duke finished with 343 total yards, including 196 on the ground and 147 through the air.
Virginia Tech converted 4-10 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Virginia Tech led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was John Parker Romo 51 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Raheem Blackshear run for 20 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Keshawn King for 47 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-0 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Charlie Ham 27 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 3-14 over Virginia Tech).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 51 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 17-3 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Braxton Burmeister pass complete to Kaleb Smith for 30 yds for a TD, (John Parker Romo KICK) (Virginia Tech led 24-3 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
John Parker Romo 43 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 27-3 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
48-17
Virginia Tech defeated Duke.
Total yards
573-343
Virginia Tech held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
297
Virginia Tech averaged 7.2 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
276
Virginia Tech averaged 15.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
4-10
Virginia Tech's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia Tech | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 573 | 343 |
| Passing Yards | 276 | 147 |
| Rushing Yards | 297 | 196 |
| First Downs | 23 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-10 | 5-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 12-106 | 7-65 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 11-18 | 13-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 41 | 49 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 12 | 5 |
| Possession Time | 26:40 | 33:20 |