Herbert, Virginia Tech beat Duke 38-31 for 2-0 start
Khalil Herbert ran for 208 yards and two touchdowns, including a 60-yard score with 2:20 left, to help shorthanded Virginia Tech hold off Duke for a 38-31 win on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
38
Duke Blue Devils
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 7 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 38 |
| DUKE | 7 | 0 | 7 | 17 | 31 |
Wallace Wade Stadium
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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Field Goal 0:00 38-31
Charlie Ham 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:20 38-28
Khalil Herbert 60 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:44 31-28
Deon Jackson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Ham Kick)
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Touchdown 9:58 31-21
Khalil Herbert 23 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 13:41 24-21
Noah Gray 17 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Charlie Ham Kick)
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Touchdown 4:59 24-14
Braxton Burmeister 14 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 9:17 17-14
Braxton Burmeister 2 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:27 10-14
Deon Jackson 10 Yd Run (Charlie Ham Kick)
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Field Goal 3:14 10-7
Brian Johnson 21 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:26 7-7
James Mitchell 12 Yd pass from Braxton Burmeister (Brian Johnson Kick)
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Touchdown 11:37 0-7
Jaylen Stinson 0 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Ham Kick)
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DUKE
15 plays, 54 yards, 2:20 · Field Goal
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VT 2:20
4 plays, 73 yards, 1:07 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 38-31
Charlie Ham 39 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:20 38-28
Khalil Herbert 60 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 3:27
3 plays, -5 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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VT 4:35
4 plays, 31 yards, 2:00 · Fumble
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DUKE 6:44
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:44 31-28
Deon Jackson 1 Yd Run (Charlie Ham Kick)
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VT 9:58
7 plays, 70 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:58 31-21
Khalil Herbert 23 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 13:41
4 plays, 86 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:41 24-21
Noah Gray 17 Yd pass from Chase Brice (Charlie Ham Kick)
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VT 0:07
6 plays, 39 yards, 3:10 · Punt
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DUKE 3:17
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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VT 4:59
5 plays, 94 yards, 2:30 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:59 24-14
Braxton Burmeister 14 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 7:29
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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VT 9:17
6 plays, 16 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:17 17-14
Braxton Burmeister 2 Yd Run (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 11:27
8 plays, 77 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:27 10-14
Deon Jackson 10 Yd Run (Charlie Ham Kick)
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VT 14:06
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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DUKE
1 play, -7 yards, 0:25 · End of Half
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VT 0:25
4 plays, 11 yards, 1:32 · Interception
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DUKE 1:57
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:17 · Punt
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VT 3:14
16 plays, 76 yards, 7:33 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:14 10-7
Brian Johnson 21 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 10:47
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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VT 12:49
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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DUKE 13:56
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:13 · Punt
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VT 0:09
3 plays, 18 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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DUKE 1:15
8 plays, 26 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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VT 4:26
6 plays, 60 yards, 2:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:26 7-7
James Mitchell 12 Yd pass from Braxton Burmeister (Brian Johnson Kick)
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DUKE 7:09
4 plays, 26 yards, 1:09 · Interception
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VT 8:18
6 plays, 35 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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DUKE 11:37
3 plays, 2 yards, 0:49 · Punt
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Touchdown 11:37 0-7
Jaylen Stinson 0 Yd Fumble Return (Charlie Ham Kick)
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VT 12:26
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:01 · Punt
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DUKE 13:27
3 plays, -2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 40 events.
Team Stats
VT
DUKE
25
1st Downs
19
7-15
3rd down efficiency
5-17
1-1
4th down efficiency
3-3
487
Total Yards
418
163
Passing
279
9/24
Comp/Att
23/40
6.8
Yards per pass
7.0
324
Rushing
139
50
Rushing Attempts
37
6.5
Yards per rush
3.8
3-20
Penalties
8-84
3
Turnovers
1
2
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
34:04
Possession
25:56
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