Defense leads No. 18 Duke over UConn 41-7 in first road test of season
— Duke passed its first road test of the season at UConn with high marks while preparing for much tougher exams ahead.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
41
UConn Huskies
7
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 7 | 20 | 14 | 0 | 41 |
| CONN | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Pratt & Whitney Stadium · 29,033 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | vs William & Mary Tribe | W 62-7 | NCAAF |
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Play by Play
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Touchdown 0:12 41-7
Ta'Quan Roberson 2 Yd Run (Noe Ruelas Kick)
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Touchdown 3:01 41-0
Jordan Moore 22 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 7:13 34-0
DeWayne Carter 26 Yd Fumble Return (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 0:00 27-0
Todd Pelino 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:55 24-0
Riley Leonard 3 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 12:25 17-0
Jordan Waters 10 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 12:42 10-0
Todd Pelino 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 6:16 7-0
Jordan Waters 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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DUKE
1 play, 0 yards, 0:12 · End of Game
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CONN 0:12
10 plays, 83 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:12 41-7
Ta'Quan Roberson 2 Yd Run (Noe Ruelas Kick)
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DUKE 3:55
3 plays, -2 yards, 3:03 · Punt
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CONN 6:58
9 plays, 25 yards, 5:03 · Downs
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DUKE 12:01
4 plays, 9 yards, 2:16 · Downs
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CONN 14:17
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:44 · Downs
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DUKE 3:01
5 plays, 60 yards, 3:07 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 41-0
Jordan Moore 22 Yd pass from Riley Leonard (Todd Pelino Kick)
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CONN 6:08
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:00 · Punt
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CONN 7:13
2 plays, -1 yard, 0:41 · Fumble Return Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:13 34-0
DeWayne Carter 26 Yd Fumble Return (Todd Pelino Kick)
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DUKE 7:54
8 plays, 49 yards, 4:43 · Missed FG
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CONN 12:37
6 plays, 48 yards, 2:02 · Missed FG
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DUKE 14:39
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:21 · Punt
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DUKE
6 plays, 38 yards, 0:34 · Field Goal
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CONN 0:34
3 plays, 8 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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DUKE 1:11
3 plays, 0 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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CONN 2:44
5 plays, 0 yards, 2:11 · Punt
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DUKE 4:55
9 plays, 49 yards, 4:03 · Touchdown
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Field Goal 0:00 27-0
Todd Pelino 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 4:55 24-0
Riley Leonard 3 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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CONN 8:58
5 plays, -1 yard, 3:20 · Punt
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DUKE 12:25
1 play, 10 yards, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:25 17-0
Jordan Waters 10 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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CONN 12:30
2 plays, -15 yards, 0:12 · Fumble
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DUKE 12:42
13 plays, 63 yards, 6:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:42 10-0
Todd Pelino 50 Yd Field Goal
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CONN 4:14
5 plays, 13 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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DUKE 6:16
5 plays, 44 yards, 1:58 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:16 7-0
Jordan Waters 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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CONN 8:14
3 plays, 7 yards, 2:02 · Punt
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DUKE 10:16
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:23 · Punt
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CONN 11:39
6 plays, 16 yards, 3:21 · Punt
Showing the last 34 of 34 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
CONN
20
1st Downs
14
5-13
3rd down efficiency
5-15
1-2
4th down efficiency
0-2
328
Total Yards
203
248
Passing
114
23/34
Comp/Att
13/28
7.3
Yards per pass
4.1
80
Rushing
89
27
Rushing Attempts
38
3.0
Yards per rush
2.3
8-59
Penalties
4-49
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
0
29:50
Possession
30:10
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