Total Yards
Middle Tennessee295
Duke340
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2024)
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Duke at Middle Tennessee
Sep 21, 2024 • Completed
Season 2024RegularWeek 4
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
45 - 17
DMT
Home
Middle Tennessee
Conference USA
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Middle Tennessee127
Duke216
Rushing Yards
Middle Tennessee168
Duke124
Turnovers
Middle Tennessee4
Duke1
Game Conditions
ConditionCloudy
Temperature93°F
Wind6 mph W
Humidity
39%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Middle Tennessee vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Middle Tennessee36:15
Duke23:45
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke pulls away from Middle Tennessee 45-17
Duke defeated Middle Tennessee 45-17 in Week 4 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 340-295 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 45-17. Maalik Murphy pass complete to Nicky Dalmolin for 71 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) came with {'seconds': 59, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 340 total yards, 124 rushing yards, and 216 passing yards. Middle Tennessee finished with 295 total yards, including 168 on the ground and 127 through the air.
Duke converted 3-10 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-4, Duke led 35-10 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Maalik Murphy pass complete to Nicky Dalmolin for 71 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Nicky Dalmolin for 71 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Jaiden Credle run for 66 yds for a TD (Zeke Rankin KICK) (Middle Tennessee led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Star Thomas run for 1 yd for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 21-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Nicky Dalmolin for 7 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 28-10 over Middle Tennessee).
Rushing Touchdown
Peyton Jones run for 1 yd for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 14-7 over Middle Tennessee).
Field Goal Good
Zeke Rankin 26 yd FG GOOD (Middle Tennessee led 10-14 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
45-17
Duke defeated Middle Tennessee.
Total yards
340-295
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
124
Duke averaged 3.5 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
216
Duke averaged 10.3 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
3-10
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-17
Middle Tennessee's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
1-4
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Middle Tennessee | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 295 | 340 |
| Passing Yards | 127 | 216 |
| Rushing Yards | 168 | 124 |
| First Downs | 18 | 17 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-17 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 2-3 | 0-0 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-55 | 7-64 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-35 | 14-21 |
| Rushing Attempts | 40 | 35 |
| Passing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 5 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 36:15 | 23:45 |