Benkert's 3 TD passes lead Virginia past Duke, 28-21
Kurt Benkert recovered from a terrible start with three touchdown passes and Virginia beat Duke 28-21 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
21
Virginia Cavaliers
28
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 21 |
| UVA | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 28 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ NC State Wolfpack | W 41-3 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Boston College Eagles | W 47-2 | NCAAF |
| 10/23/26 | @ Virginia Cavaliers | W 19-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs North Carolina Tar Heels | L 20-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | L 25-28 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 6:14 21-28
Quentin Harris 4 Yd Run (Austin Parker Kick)
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Touchdown 7:08 14-28
Doni Dowling 17 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 10:30 14-21
Doni Dowling 5 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 0:45 14-14
Olamide Zaccheaus 11 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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Touchdown 5:21 14-7
Davis Koppenhaver 7 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Austin Parker Kick)
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Touchdown 1:15 7-7
Jeremy McDuffie 42 Yd Interception Return (Austin Parker Kick)
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Quin Blanding 58 Yd Interception Return (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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UVA
2 plays, -5 yards, 1:08 · End of Game
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DUKE 1:08
9 plays, 40 yards, 2:06 · Downs
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UVA 3:14
4 plays, 17 yards, 1:36 · Punt
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DUKE 4:50
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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UVA 5:13
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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DUKE 6:14
3 plays, 12 yards, 0:54 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:14 21-28
Quentin Harris 4 Yd Run (Austin Parker Kick)
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UVA 7:08
13 plays, 80 yards, 6:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:08 14-28
Doni Dowling 17 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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DUKE 13:13
5 plays, 27 yards, 1:45 · Punt
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UVA 14:58
13 plays, 47 yards, 5:56 · Downs
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DUKE 5:54
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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UVA 7:27
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:52 · Punt
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DUKE 8:19
6 plays, 26 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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UVA 10:30
10 plays, 79 yards, 3:29 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:30 14-21
Doni Dowling 5 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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DUKE 13:59
5 plays, 16 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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DUKE
1 play, 0 yards, 0:45 · End of Half
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UVA 0:45
6 plays, 69 yards, 2:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:45 14-14
Olamide Zaccheaus 11 Yd pass from Kurt Benkert (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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DUKE 3:04
3 plays, -3 yards, 0:47 · Punt
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UVA 3:51
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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DUKE 5:21
15 plays, 88 yards, 6:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:21 14-7
Davis Koppenhaver 7 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Austin Parker Kick)
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UVA 12:17
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:01 · Punt
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DUKE 13:18
3 plays, 18 yards, 0:59 · Punt
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UVA 14:17
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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UVA 1:15
1 play, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 7-7
Jeremy McDuffie 42 Yd Interception Return (Austin Parker Kick)
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DUKE 1:25
5 plays, 19 yards, 1:29 · Interception
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UVA 2:54
8 plays, 17 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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DUKE 6:49
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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UVA 7:40
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:13 · Interception
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DUKE 7:53
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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UVA 9:17
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:58 · Punt
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DUKE 11:15
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:53 · Punt
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DUKE 12:08
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:16 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:08 0-7
Quin Blanding 58 Yd Interception Return (A.J. Mejia Kick)
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UVA 13:24
4 plays, 9 yards, 1:36 · Downs
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
UVA
17
1st Downs
21
5-17
3rd down efficiency
8-18
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
255
Total Yards
310
124
Passing
182
14/42
Comp/Att
24/43
3.0
Yards per pass
4.2
131
Rushing
128
32
Rushing Attempts
38
4.1
Yards per rush
3.4
7-68
Penalties
7-67
2
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
2
25:13
Possession
34:47
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