Willis leads Virginia Tech to 31-14 upset of No. 22 Duke
Ryan Willis threw for 332 yards and a career-best three touchdowns in his first start at Virginia Tech, helping the Hokies upset No. 22 Duke 31-14 on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
31
Duke Blue Devils
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 3 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 31 |
| DUKE | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Wallace Wade Stadium · 32,177 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/6/26 | @ SMU Mustangs | L 28-51 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | @ Clemson Tigers | W 20-16 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets | W 34-24 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ California Golden Bears | L 20-25 | NCAAF |
| 10/2/26 | vs Pittsburgh Panthers | L 33-35 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:08 31-14
Phil Patterson 10 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:47 24-14
Deon Jackson 1 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 9:35 24-7
Steven Peoples 6 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:34 17-7
Dalton Keene 67 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 14:55 10-7
Damon Hazelton 27 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 3:25 3-7
Noah Gray 23 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Field Goal 6:34 3-0
Brian Johnson 28 Yd Field Goal
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VT
4 plays, 11 yards, 2:54 · End of Game
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DUKE 2:54
7 plays, 42 yards, 2:47 · Downs
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VT 5:41
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:48 · Punt
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DUKE 7:29
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:39 · Punt
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VT 9:08
10 plays, 75 yards, 4:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:08 31-14
Phil Patterson 10 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 13:47
9 plays, 49 yards, 2:45 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:47 24-14
Deon Jackson 1 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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VT 1:32
3 plays, -9 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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DUKE 3:00
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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VT 4:06
6 plays, 7 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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DUKE 7:45
4 plays, 13 yards, 1:50 · Punt
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VT 9:35
5 plays, 50 yards, 1:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:35 24-7
Steven Peoples 6 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 10:49
8 plays, 34 yards, 2:52 · Downs
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VT 13:41
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:19 · Punt
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DUKE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:16 · End of Half
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VT 0:16
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:09 · Punt
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DUKE 1:25
7 plays, 12 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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VT 4:21
4 plays, 4 yards, 2:37 · Punt
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DUKE 6:58
12 plays, 50 yards, 4:36 · Missed FG
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VT 11:34
4 plays, 87 yards, 1:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:34 17-7
Dalton Keene 67 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 12:50
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:05 · Fumble
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VT 14:55
9 plays, 76 yards, 3:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:55 10-7
Damon Hazelton 27 Yd pass from Ryan Willis (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 3:25
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:25 3-7
Noah Gray 23 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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VT 6:34
9 plays, 38 yards, 2:29 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:34 3-0
Brian Johnson 28 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 9:03
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:57 · Interception
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VT 10:00
7 plays, 30 yards, 2:23 · Downs
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DUKE 12:23
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:37 · Punt
Showing the last 33 of 33 events.
Team Stats
VT
DUKE
17
1st Downs
18
6-16
3rd down efficiency
4-16
2-3
4th down efficiency
2-4
413
Total Yards
327
332
Passing
256
17/28
Comp/Att
25/39
11.9
Yards per pass
6.6
81
Rushing
71
41
Rushing Attempts
36
2.0
Yards per rush
2.0
4-26
Penalties
3-15
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
30:52
Possession
29:08
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