Murphy, Pancol combine for three TD plays as Duke beats Virginia Tech 31-28
— Maalik Murphy’s three touchdown passes to Eli Pancol helped Duke overcome his three interceptions in a 31-28 win over slumping Virginia Tech on Saturday night.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Virginia Tech Hokies
28
Duke Blue Devils
31
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT | 7 | 10 | 0 | 11 | 28 |
| DUKE | 14 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 31 |
Wallace Wade Stadium · 22,462 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 9/26/26 | @ Boston College Eagles | W 21-14 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 9:19 28-31
Bhayshul Tuten 29 Yd Run (William Watson III Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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Field Goal 13:22 20-31
John Love 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:24 17-31
Todd Pelino 42 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 11:52 17-28
Star Thomas 2 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 5:41 17-21
Eli Pancol 7 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Field Goal 7:55 17-14
John Love 24 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 12:45 14-14
Ayden Greene 21 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 4:28 7-14
Ali Jennings 65 Yd pass from Collin Schlee (John Love Kick)
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Touchdown 8:40 0-14
Eli Pancol 77 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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Touchdown 12:55 0-7
Eli Pancol 86 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT
2 plays, 20 yards, 0:10 · End of Game
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DUKE 0:10
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:00 · Punt
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VT
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:27
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DUKE 1:44
6 plays, 50 yards, 3:11 · Fumble
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VT 4:55
6 plays, 17 yards, 3:30 · Punt
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DUKE 8:25
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:54 · Punt
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VT 9:19
8 plays, 56 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:19 28-31
Bhayshul Tuten 29 Yd Run (William Watson III Run for Two-Point Conversion)
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DUKE 12:22
3 plays, -1 yard, 0:53 · Punt
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VT 13:22
10 plays, 54 yards, 5:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:22 20-31
John Love 38 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 3:24
6 plays, 6 yards, 3:02 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 3:24 17-31
Todd Pelino 42 Yd Field Goal
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VT 6:26
4 plays, 8 yards, 1:51 · Interception
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DUKE 8:17
4 plays, -6 yards, 2:12 · UNKNOWN
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VT 10:29
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:18 · Punt
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DUKE 11:52
7 plays, 74 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 11:52 17-28
Star Thomas 2 Yd Run (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT
2 plays, -10 yards, 0:05 · End of Half
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DUKE 0:05
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:12 · Interception
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VT 0:17
6 plays, 14 yards, 1:07 · Fumble
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DUKE 1:24
3 plays, 5 yards, 0:22 · Punt
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VT 1:46
7 plays, 28 yards, 3:55 · Punt
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DUKE 5:41
5 plays, 75 yards, 2:14 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 5:41 17-21
Eli Pancol 7 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT 7:55
9 plays, 29 yards, 4:08 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:55 17-14
John Love 24 Yd Field Goal
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DUKE 12:03
3 plays, 3 yards, 0:36 · Interception
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VT 12:45
6 plays, 64 yards, 2:39 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:45 14-14
Ayden Greene 21 Yd Run (John Love Kick)
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DUKE 0:24
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:11 · Interception
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VT 0:35
7 plays, 17 yards, 2:32 · Downs
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DUKE 3:07
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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VT 4:28
2 plays, 85 yards, 1:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:28 7-14
Ali Jennings 65 Yd pass from Collin Schlee (John Love Kick)
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DUKE 5:45
4 plays, 18 yards, 0:56 · Punt
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VT 6:41
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:54 · Punt
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DUKE 8:40
3 plays, 80 yards, 0:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:40 0-14
Eli Pancol 77 Yd pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino Kick)
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VT 9:32
4 plays, 16 yards, 3:23 · Punt
Showing the last 40 of 43 events.
Team Stats
VT
DUKE
23
1st Downs
12
6-19
3rd down efficiency
2-11
1-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
403
Total Yards
396
213
Passing
332
15/32
Comp/Att
17/35
6.7
Yards per pass
9.5
190
Rushing
64
53
Rushing Attempts
22
3.6
Yards per rush
2.9
8-71
Penalties
6-90
2
Turnovers
4
1
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
3
38:26
Possession
21:34
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