Total Yards
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Duke at UConn
Sep 23, 2023 • Completed
Away
Duke
ACC

Final Score
41 - 7

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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
72%
Precipitation
0.02 in
Player Game Leaders
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke pulls away from UConn 41-7
Duke defeated UConn 41-7 in Week 4 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 322-203 edge in total yards, and scoring 1 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 41-7. Jordan Waters 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick) came with {'seconds': 16, 'minutes': 6} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 322 total yards, 74 rushing yards, and 248 passing yards. UConn finished with 203 total yards, including 89 on the ground and 114 through the air.
Duke converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-2, Duke led 27-0 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Todd Pelino 50 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Waters 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick) (Duke led 7-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Riley Leonard run for 3 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 24-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 50 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 10-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Waters run for 10 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 17-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 40 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 27-0 over UConn).
Fumble Return Touchdown
DeWayne Carter 26 Yd Fumble Return (Todd Pelino Kick) (UConn led 0-34 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
41-7
Duke defeated UConn.
Total yards
322-203
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
74
Duke averaged 2.7 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
248
Duke averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-14
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
0-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | UConn | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 203 | 322 |
| Passing Yards | 114 | 248 |
| Rushing Yards | 89 | 74 |
| First Downs | 14 | 20 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 4-14 | 5-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-49 | 8-59 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 13-28 | 23-34 |
| Rushing Attempts | 37 | 27 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 1 | 11 |
| Possession Time | 30:10 | 29:50 |