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Duke at Florida State
Oct 21, 2023 • Completed
Away
Duke
ACC

Final Score
20 - 38

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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Turnovers
Game Conditions
Humidity
68%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Possession Split
Stat Dominance
Team comparison across key performance areas
Game Story
Florida State beats Duke 38-20
Florida State defeated Duke 38-20 in Week 8 of the 2023 regular slate, finishing with a 420-273 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Florida State set the terms early in a game that finished 38-20. Jaquez Moore run for 42 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) came with {'seconds': 50, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Florida State's box score carried the story: 420 total yards, 152 rushing yards, and 268 passing yards. Duke finished with 273 total yards, including 197 on the ground and 76 through the air.
Florida State converted 7-12 on third down, went 0-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Florida State led 17-20 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Ryan Fitzgerald 32 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jaquez Moore run for 42 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over Florida State).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 45 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 10-0 over Florida State).
Passing Touchdown
Jordan Travis pass complete to Caziah Holmes for 7 yds for a TD (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Florida State led 7-10 over Duke).
Kickoff Return Touchdown
Charlie Ham kickoff for 64 yds , Deuce Spann return for 99 yds for a TD (Ryan Fitzgerald KICK) (Duke led 17-14 over Florida State).
Interception Return Touchdown
Jordan Travis pass intercepted for a TD Chandler Rivers return for 13 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Florida State led 7-17 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 33 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 20-17 over Florida State).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-20
Florida State defeated Duke.
Total yards
420-273
Florida State held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
152
Florida State averaged 4.8 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
268
Florida State averaged 7.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
7-12
Florida State's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
4-12
Duke's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Florida State | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 420 | 273 |
| Passing Yards | 268 | 76 |
| Rushing Yards | 152 | 197 |
| First Downs | 24 | 15 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-12 | 4-12 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-50 | 7-53 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 27-36 | 8-22 |
| Rushing Attempts | 32 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 0 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 30:48 | 29:12 |