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NC State at Duke
Oct 15, 2023 • Completed
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Final Score
3 - 24

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Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
93%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Possession Split
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke pulls away from NC State 24-3
Duke defeated NC State 24-3 in Week 7 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 301-305 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 24-3. Brayden Narveson 57 yd FG GOOD came with {'seconds': 4, 'minutes': 13} left in the first quarter, giving NC State the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 301 total yards, 194 rushing yards, and 107 passing yards. NC State finished with 305 total yards, including 112 on the ground and 193 through the air.
Duke converted 1-9 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Duke led 17-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Jordan Waters run for 83 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Brayden Narveson 57 yd FG GOOD (NC State led 3-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Henry Belin IV pass complete to Jalon Calhoun for 69 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-3 over NC State).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 52 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 10-3 over NC State).
Passing Touchdown
Henry Belin IV pass complete to Jeremiah Hasley for 8 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 17-3 over NC State).
Rushing Touchdown
Jordan Waters run for 83 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 24-3 over NC State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
24-3
Duke defeated NC State.
Total yards
301-305
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
194
Duke averaged 6.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
107
Duke averaged 8.9 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
1-9
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-15
NC State's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | NC State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 301 | 305 |
| Passing Yards | 107 | 193 |
| Rushing Yards | 194 | 112 |
| First Downs | 12 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 1-9 | 4-15 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-33 | 11-87 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 4-12 | 24-40 |
| Rushing Attempts | 30 | 30 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 23:04 | 36:56 |