The Virginia Tech Hokies overwhelmed the Duke Blue Devils in a decisive 44–13 victory, showcasing a dominant rushing attack and a stifling defense that forced six turnovers.
Virginia Tech set the tone early, scoring 10 points in each of the first two quarters and never looking back. The Hokies maintained a consistent offensive rhythm, scoring 10 points in the third and closing with 14 in the fourth. Duke, meanwhile, was limited to just a field goal in the second quarter and 10 points in the third.
The difference was clear on the ground, where the Hokies rumbled for 204 rushing yards compared to Duke’s 88. The Hokies also generated a solid 137 passing yards, complementing their ground game and keeping the Blue Devils’ defense off balance.
Defensively, Virginia Tech was relentless, forcing six turnovers—three fumbles and three interceptions—that disrupted Duke’s offensive flow and prevented any sustained drives. Duke’s offense struggled to capitalize, finishing with only 13 points on 271 total yards.
Third-down conversions were hard to come by for both teams, with neither side managing a single third-down conversion all game. Time of possession heavily favored Virginia Tech, who controlled the ball for nearly 16 minutes in the second half to Duke’s 12 minutes overall.
Despite Duke’s effort to mount a late rally in the third quarter, the Hokies’ dominance on both sides of the ball was evident throughout, especially in the red zone where they capitalized on their chances, scoring one touchdown and one field goal.
With this convincing win, Virginia Tech displayed their ability to control the line of scrimmage and force mistakes, while Duke faces the challenge of tightening up ball security and improving offensive efficiency moving forward.
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