Perkins, defense lead Virginia in 48-14 rout of Duke
Bronco Mendenhall was at a loss to explain how Virginia's game against Duke turned into a blowout. So were his players.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
14
Virginia Cavaliers
48
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
| UVA | 0 | 17 | 24 | 7 | 48 |
Scott Stadium · 52,847 att.
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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 2:41 14-48
Eli Pancol 23 Yd pass from Chris Katrenick (AJ Reed Kick)
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Touchdown 14:54 7-48
Wayne Taulapapa 9 Yd Run (Justin Duenkel Kick)
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Touchdown 2:13 7-41
Bryce Perkins 3 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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Touchdown 4:43 7-34
Joe Reed 95 Yd Kickoff Return (Brian Delaney Kick)
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Touchdown 4:57 7-27
Scott Bracey 36 Yd pass from Quentin Harris (AJ Reed Kick)
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Touchdown 8:13 0-27
Wayne Taulapapa 3 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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Field Goal 13:55 0-20
Brian Delaney 33 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:56 0-17
Bryce Perkins 1 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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Field Goal 8:01 0-10
Brian Delaney 30 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:10 0-7
Bryce Perkins 1 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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UVA
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:45 · End of Game
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DUKE 0:45
4 plays, 7 yards, 1:54 · Downs
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DUKE 2:41
8 plays, 65 yards, 4:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:41 14-48
Eli Pancol 23 Yd pass from Chris Katrenick (AJ Reed Kick)
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UVA 6:58
8 plays, 36 yards, 4:36 · Interception
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DUKE 11:34
8 plays, 27 yards, 3:20 · Downs
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UVA 14:54
2 plays, 40 yards, 0:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:54 7-48
Wayne Taulapapa 9 Yd Run (Justin Duenkel Kick)
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DUKE 0:07
6 plays, 13 yards, 2:06 · Interception
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UVA 2:13
5 plays, 21 yards, 1:41 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:13 7-41
Bryce Perkins 3 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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DUKE 3:54
3 plays, 1 yard, 0:49 · Fumble
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UVA 4:43
0 plays, 0 yards, 0:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:43 7-34
Joe Reed 95 Yd Kickoff Return (Brian Delaney Kick)
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DUKE 4:57
12 plays, 75 yards, 3:16 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:57 7-27
Scott Bracey 36 Yd pass from Quentin Harris (AJ Reed Kick)
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UVA 8:13
8 plays, 70 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:13 0-27
Wayne Taulapapa 3 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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DUKE 12:17
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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UVA 13:55
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:55 0-20
Brian Delaney 33 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 14:57
1 play, -4 yards, 0:03 · Fumble
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DUKE
1 play, 1 yard, 0:30 · End of Half
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UVA 0:30
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · Punt
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DUKE 0:56
6 plays, 23 yards, 1:00 · Fumble
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UVA 1:56
8 plays, 34 yards, 5:12 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:56 0-17
Bryce Perkins 1 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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DUKE 7:08
4 plays, 9 yards, 0:53 · Downs
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UVA 8:01
4 plays, 8 yards, 2:13 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:01 0-10
Brian Delaney 30 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 10:14
4 plays, 0 yards, 0:56 · Interception
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UVA 11:10
9 plays, 78 yards, 4:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:10 0-7
Bryce Perkins 1 Yd Run (Brian Delaney Kick)
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DUKE 0:30
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:16 · Punt
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UVA 1:46
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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DUKE 3:19
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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UVA 4:27
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:36 · Punt
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DUKE 6:03
5 plays, 20 yards, 2:23 · Punt
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UVA 8:26
12 plays, 45 yards, 6:34 · Interception
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
UVA
14
1st Downs
17
2-14
3rd down efficiency
7-15
3-6
4th down efficiency
1-2
250
Total Yards
307
118
Passing
153
15/30
Comp/Att
14/28
3.9
Yards per pass
5.5
132
Rushing
154
41
Rushing Attempts
41
3.2
Yards per rush
3.8
5-55
Penalties
2-30
5
Turnovers
2
3
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
2
25:31
Possession
34:29
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