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Duquesne at TCU

Sep 5, 2021 • Completed

Season 2021RegularWeek 1

Away

Duquesne

Road profile

Final Score

3 - 45

Home

TCU

Big 12

Game Pulse

Immediate edge indicators from the box score.

Total Yards

TCU431

Duquesne137

Passing Yards

TCU253

Duquesne76

Rushing Yards

TCU178

Duquesne61

Turnovers

TCU1

Duquesne2

Game Conditions

Temperature95°F

Wind4 mph S

Humidity

41%

Precipitation

0.00 in

Player Game Leaders

Top individual performers and full player box data.

Passing

Max Duggan

TCU

YDS: 207

Rushing

Kendre Miller

TCU

YDS: 54

Receiving

Cyrus Holder

Unknown Team

YDS: 64

Tackles

Spencer DeMedal

Unknown Team

TOT: 11

Full Player Box

Box Score Comparison

TCU vs Duquesne box score comparison chart

Possession Split

Possession split chart

TCU30:41

Duquesne29:19

Stat Dominance

Team comparison across key performance areas

Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics

Game Story

TCU routs Duquesne 45-3

Blowout

TCU defeated Duquesne 45-3 in Week 1 of the 2021 regular slate, finishing with a 431-137 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.

TCU set the terms early in a game that finished 45-3. E.Demercado rushed to DUQ End Zone for 2 yards. M.Duggan for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. came with {'seconds': 38, 'minutes': 5} left in the first quarter, giving TCU the first major swing.

TCU's box score carried the story: 431 total yards, 178 rushing yards, and 253 passing yards. Duquesne finished with 137 total yards, including 61 on the ground and 76 through the air.

TCU converted 6-11 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, TCU led 35-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was C.Morris pass complete to DUQ 20. Catch made by B.Nowell at DUQ 20. Gain of 20 yards. B.Nowell for 20 yards, TOUCHDOWN..

Key Moments

Rushing Touchdown
E.Demercado rushed to DUQ End Zone for 2 yards. M.Duggan for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (TCU led 14-0 over Duquesne).
Rushing Touchdown
Z.Evans rushed to DUQ End Zone for 2 yards. Z.Evans for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (TCU led 21-0 over Duquesne).
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G.Kell extra point is good. (TCU led 14-0 over Duquesne).
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G.Kell extra point is good. (TCU led 21-0 over Duquesne).
Rushing Touchdown
M.Duggan rushed to DUQ End Zone for 8 yards. M.Duggan for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN. (TCU led 7-0 over Duquesne).
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G.Kell extra point is good. (TCU led 7-0 over Duquesne).

Stat Callouts

Final score
45-3
TCU defeated Duquesne.
Total yards
431-137
TCU held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
178
TCU averaged 4.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
253
TCU averaged 10.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-11
TCU's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-11
Duquesne's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.

Analysis

Game Breakdown

Statistic	TCU	Duquesne
Total Yards	431	137
Passing Yards	253	76
Rushing Yards	178	61
First Downs	26	6
Third Down Efficiency	6-11	3-11
Fourth Down Efficiency	1-1	0-1
Total Penalties (Yards)	5-45	5-41
Turnovers	1	2
Completions / Attempts	18-24	3-12
Rushing Attempts	38	29
Passing TDs	2	0
Rushing TDs	4	0
Kicking Points	9	3
Possession Time	30:41	29:19

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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2021)