Total Yards
Virginia344
Duke333
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Duke at Virginia
Dec 7, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
ACC Championship
Season 2025RegularWeek 15
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
27 - 20
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Virginia
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Virginia216
Duke196
Rushing Yards
Virginia128
Duke137
Turnovers
Virginia2
Duke1
Game Conditions
ConditionFog
Temperature37°F
Wind0 mph N
Humidity
89%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
7.45
Postgame Win Probability
Virginia: 2.4%
Duke: 97.6%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Virginia vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Virginia25:36
Duke34:24
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke holds off Virginia 27-20
Duke defeated Virginia 27-20 in Week 15 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 333-344 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 1 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 27-20. Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete short middle to #85 J.Hasley caught at UVA 11, for 12 yards to the UVA 00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:22, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper) came with 10:40 left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 333 total yards, 137 rushing yards, and 196 passing yards. Virginia finished with 344 total yards, including 128 on the ground and 216 through the air.
Duke converted 6-16 on third down, went 4-4 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-2, Duke led 14-7 at halftime. The explosive highlight was #29 T.Pelino field goal attempt from 29 yards GOOD (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper), clock 03:53.
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete short middle to #85 J.Hasley caught at UVA 11, for 12 yards to the UVA 00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:22, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynol… (Duke led 7-0 over Virginia).
Rushing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #20 N.Sheppard rush middle for 16 yards gain to the UVA 00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:14, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper) (Duke led 14-7 over Virginia).
Passing Touchdown
J'Mari Taylor 11 Yd pass from Chandler Morris (Will Bettridge Kick) (Virginia led 7-7 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
#41 W.Bettridge field goal attempt from 24 yards GOOD (H: #38 D.Sparks, LS: #69 B.Robinson), clock 07:19 (Virginia led 10-14 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
#29 T.Pelino field goal attempt from 29 yards GOOD (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper), clock 03:53 (Duke led 17-10 over Virginia).
Field Goal Good
#29 T.Pelino field goal attempt from 23 yards GOOD (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper), clock 05:02 (Duke led 20-10 over Virginia).
Stat Callouts
Final score
27-20
Duke defeated Virginia.
Total yards
333-344
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
137
Duke averaged 3.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
196
Duke averaged 7.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-16
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
7-15
Virginia's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-2
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Virginia | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 344 | 333 |
| Passing Yards | 216 | 196 |
| Rushing Yards | 128 | 137 |
| First Downs | 25 | 18 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 7-15 | 6-16 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 4-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 5-40 | 8-72 |
| Turnovers | 2 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 21-40 | 19-25 |
| Rushing Attempts | 29 | 44 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 1 |
| Kicking Points | 8 | 9 |
| Possession Time | 25:36 | 34:24 |