Published October 23, 2026 · By the Goalorithm model desk
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Game report
The Duke Blue Devils beat the Virginia Cavaliers 19-16 in college football on Friday, October 23. The Duke Blue Devils won by three points; the Virginia Cavaliers finished with 353 total yards and the Duke Blue Devils with 327.
The Virginia Cavaliers had 195 rushing yards, while the Duke Blue Devils had 256 net passing yards.
The numbers
The Virginia Cavaliers gained 353 total yards, including 158 net passing yards and 195 rushing yards. The Duke Blue Devils gained 327 total yards, including 256 net passing yards and 71 rushing yards.
The Virginia Cavaliers had 2 turnovers and 22 first downs; the Duke Blue Devils had 1 turnover and 16 first downs. The Virginia Cavaliers held possession for 38:47, and the Duke Blue Devils for 21:13.
The Virginia Cavaliers converted 29.4% of third downs; the Duke Blue Devils converted 20%.
Top performers
For the Virginia Cavaliers, Beau Pribula completed 15 of 24 passes for 158 yards, with an interception. Jekail Middlebrook ran for 117 yards on 24 carries, with a touchdown, while John Rogers caught 5 passes for 65 yards. On defense, Kam Robinson had a sack and an interception; Will Bettridge made 3 of 4 field goals.