Leonard accounts for 3TDs to send Duke past Virginia Tech
— Riley Leonard threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another as the Duke Blue Devils won their third straight game, topping Virginia Tech 24-7 on Saturday afternoon.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
7
Duke Blue Devils
24
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| DUKE | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 24 |
Wallace Wade Stadium · 20,857 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 11:15 7-24
Jontavis Robertson 6 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 7:55 7-17
Riley Leonard 5 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 6:32 7-10
Nicky Dalmolin 24 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 2:04 7-3
Todd Pelino 25 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 13:26 7-0
Da'Wain Lofton 53 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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VT
6 plays, 39 yards, 2:23 · End of Game
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DUKE 2:23
10 plays, 50 yards, 7:01 · Downs
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VT 9:24
6 plays, 33 yards, 1:47 · Interception
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DUKE 11:15
8 plays, 60 yards, 4:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:15 7-24
Jontavis Robertson 6 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT 1:13
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:47 · Punt
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DUKE 3:00
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:59 · Punt
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VT 3:59
9 plays, 52 yards, 3:49 · Downs
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DUKE 7:55
11 plays, 62 yards, 5:19 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:55 7-17
Riley Leonard 5 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT 13:14
6 plays, 13 yards, 1:46 · Punt
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DUKE
1 play, -1 yard, 0:01 · End of Half
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VT 0:01
8 plays, 40 yards, 0:48 · Missed FG
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DUKE 0:49
8 plays, 29 yards, 3:22 · Missed FG
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VT 4:11
3 plays, -1 yard, 2:21 · Punt
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DUKE 6:32
5 plays, 40 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:32 7-10
Nicky Dalmolin 24 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT 8:46
3 plays, 5 yards, 2:00 · Punt
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DUKE 10:46
9 plays, 64 yards, 4:56 · Interception
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VT 0:42
3 plays, 9 yards, 1:22 · Punt
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DUKE 2:04
10 plays, 72 yards, 5:54 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:04 7-3
Todd Pelino 25 Yd Field Goal
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VT 7:58
6 plays, 39 yards, 2:10 · Punt
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DUKE 10:08
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:18 · Punt
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VT 13:26
2 plays, 55 yards, 0:37 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:26 7-0
Da'Wain Lofton 53 Yd pass from Grant Wells (John Love Kick)
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DUKE 14:03
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:53 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
VT
DUKE
13
1st Downs
20
4-12
3rd down efficiency
8-16
0-2
4th down efficiency
2-3
281
Total Yards
427
177
Passing
262
16/28
Comp/Att
19/31
6.3
Yards per pass
8.5
104
Rushing
165
26
Rushing Attempts
41
4.0
Yards per rush
4.0
0-0
Penalties
4-30
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
1
Interceptions thrown
1
21:01
Possession
38:59
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