Total Yards
Duke409
UConn314
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UConn at Duke
Sep 14, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 3
Away
UConn
FBS Independents
Final Score
21 - 26
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Duke
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Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Duke267
UConn135
Rushing Yards
Duke142
UConn179
Turnovers
Duke1
UConn2
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature77°F
Wind8 mph NE
Humidity
66%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Box Score Comparison
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Possession Split
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Duke32:59
UConn27:01
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke holds off UConn 26-21
Duke defeated UConn 26-21 in Week 3 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 409-314 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 0 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 26-21. Maalik Murphy pass complete to Jordan Moore for 4 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) came with {'seconds': 34, 'minutes': 9} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 409 total yards, 142 rushing yards, and 267 passing yards. UConn finished with 314 total yards, including 179 on the ground and 135 through the air.
Duke converted 6-18 on third down, went 1-1 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Duke led 17-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Maalik Murphy pass intercepted Langston Hardy return for 64 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Jordan Moore for 4 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over UConn).
Interception Return Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass intercepted Langston Hardy return for 64 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (Duke led 17-7 over UConn).
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Eli Pancol for 36 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 17-0 over UConn).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 53 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 10-0 over UConn).
Rushing Touchdown
Cam Edwards run for 1 yd for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 14-17 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Nick Evers pass complete to Alexander Honig for 13 yds for a TD (Chris Freeman KICK) (UConn led 21-17 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
26-21
Duke defeated UConn.
Total yards
409-314
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
142
Duke averaged 3.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
267
Duke averaged 6.2 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-18
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-17
UConn's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | UConn |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 409 | 314 |
| Passing Yards | 267 | 135 |
| Rushing Yards | 142 | 179 |
| First Downs | 22 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-18 | 6-17 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-1 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 3-30 | 6-50 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 28-43 | 15-31 |
| Rushing Attempts | 39 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 3 |
| Possession Time | 32:59 | 27:01 |