Maalik Murphy throws for 216 yards, 3 TDs to lead Duke over Middle Tennessee 45-17
— Maalik Murphy threw for 216 yards and three touchdowns to lead Duke to a 45-17 victory over Middle Tennessee State Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Duke Blue Devils
45
Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders
17
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUKE | 28 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 45 |
| MTSU | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium · 15,209 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 |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 11:54 45-17
Star Thomas 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 1:48 38-17
Holden Willis 15 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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Field Goal 12:18 38-10
Todd Pelino 23 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 1:14 35-10
Jordan Moore 34 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 1:19 28-10
Nicky Dalmolin 7 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 3:36 21-10
Star Thomas 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 6:14 14-10
Zeke Rankin 26 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:19 14-7
Peyton Jones 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 12:59 7-7
Nicky Dalmolin 71 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 13:40 0-7
Jaiden Credle 66 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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DUKE
2 plays, -3 yards, 1:07 · End of Game
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MTSU 1:07
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:45 · Punt
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DUKE 1:52
6 plays, 13 yards, 4:15 · Punt
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MTSU 6:07
11 plays, 39 yards, 5:47 · Missed FG
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DUKE 11:54
3 plays, 14 yards, 1:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:54 45-17
Star Thomas 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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MTSU 12:54
4 plays, -4 yards, 1:44 · Interception
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DUKE 14:38
4 plays, 21 yards, 2:04 · Punt
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MTSU 1:48
7 plays, 56 yards, 3:34 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:48 38-17
Holden Willis 15 Yd pass from Nicholas Vattiato (Zeke Rankin Kick)
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DUKE 5:22
3 plays, 4 yards, 2:27 · Punt
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MTSU 7:49
7 plays, 22 yards, 4:23 · Punt
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DUKE 12:18
8 plays, 70 yards, 2:42 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 12:18 38-10
Todd Pelino 23 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE
1 play, -3 yards, 0:10 · End of Half
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MTSU 0:10
5 plays, 39 yards, 0:57 · Punt
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DUKE 1:14
8 plays, 86 yards, 2:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:14 35-10
Jordan Moore 34 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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MTSU 3:34
5 plays, 15 yards, 2:54 · Punt
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DUKE 6:28
5 plays, 35 yards, 2:13 · Punt
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MTSU 8:41
7 plays, 19 yards, 3:44 · Downs
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DUKE 12:25
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:31 · Interception
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MTSU 12:56
7 plays, 1 yard, 3:23 · Punt
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DUKE 1:19
5 plays, 24 yards, 1:28 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:19 28-10
Nicky Dalmolin 7 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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MTSU 2:47
2 plays, 8 yards, 0:44 · Fumble
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DUKE 3:36
1 play, 1 yard, 0:05 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:36 21-10
Star Thomas 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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MTSU 3:41
3 plays, -7 yards, 1:23 · Fumble
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DUKE 5:04
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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MTSU 6:14
12 plays, 56 yards, 5:00 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:14 14-10
Zeke Rankin 26 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 11:19
4 plays, 20 yards, 1:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:19 14-7
Peyton Jones 1 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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MTSU 12:45
1 play, 6 yards, 0:09 · Fumble
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DUKE 12:59
2 plays, 75 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:59 7-7
Nicky Dalmolin 71 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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MTSU 13:40
3 plays, 75 yards, 1:20 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 13:40 0-7
Jaiden Credle 66 Yd Run (Zeke Rankin Kick)
Showing the last 39 of 39 events.
Team Stats
DUKE
MTSU
17
1st Downs
18
3-10
3rd down efficiency
5-17
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-3
340
Total Yards
295
216
Passing
127
14/21
Comp/Att
21/35
10.3
Yards per pass
3.6
124
Rushing
168
35
Rushing Attempts
40
3.5
Yards per rush
4.2
7-64
Penalties
6-55
1
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
3
1
Interceptions thrown
1
23:45
Possession
36:15
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