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Virginia Tech at Duke
Nov 24, 2024 • Completed
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Virginia Tech
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Final Score
28 - 31

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Game Conditions
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
0.00 in
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke edges Virginia Tech 31-28
Duke defeated Virginia Tech 31-28 in Week 13 of the 2024 regular slate, finishing with a 396-403 edge in total yards, and scoring 3 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 31-28. Maalik Murphy pass complete to Eli Pancol for 86 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) came with {'seconds': 55, 'minutes': 12} left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 396 total yards, 64 rushing yards, and 332 passing yards. Virginia Tech finished with 403 total yards, including 190 on the ground and 213 through the air.
Duke converted 2-11 on third down, went 0-0 on fourth down, the turnover count was 4-2, Duke led 21-17 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Maalik Murphy pass complete to Eli Pancol for 86 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Eli Pancol for 86 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 7-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Eli Pancol for 77 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 14-0 over Virginia Tech).
Passing Touchdown
Collin Schlee pass complete to Ali Jennings for 65 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 7-14 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
John Love 24 yd FG GOOD (Virginia Tech led 17-14 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Ayden Greene run for 21 yds for a TD (John Love KICK) (Virginia Tech led 14-14 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Maalik Murphy pass complete to Eli Pancol for 7 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 21-17 over Virginia Tech).
Stat Callouts
Final score
31-28
Duke defeated Virginia Tech.
Total yards
396-403
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
64
Duke averaged 2.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
332
Duke averaged 9.5 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
2-11
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-19
Virginia Tech's offense worked through that conversion rate.
Turnovers
4-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Virginia Tech |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 396 | 403 |
| Passing Yards | 332 | 213 |
| Rushing Yards | 64 | 190 |
| First Downs | 12 | 24 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 2-11 | 6-19 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 0-0 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-90 | 8-71 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 2 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-35 | 15-32 |
| Rushing Attempts | 22 | 53 |
| Passing TDs | 3 | 1 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 7 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 21:34 | 38:26 |