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FOOTBALL

Duke Falls Short To Virginia Tech

Saturday Duke fell to Virginia Tech 24-21 as Duke quarterback red shirt freshman  Daniel Jones was 18-31 for 148 yards. 

Ben Humphreys along with Joe Giles Harris lead the charge on defense as Ben Humphrey's had sixteen tackles while  Joe Giles Harris had thirteen. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22672&SPID=1843&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211276720&DB_OEM_ID=4200

On the offensive side of the ball Shawn Wilson and Joseph Ajeigbe had 76-52 yards on the ground. Virginia Tech go the better end of the total yards as they collected 399  yards to Duke's 375. "according to http://www.goduke.com/ViewArticle.dbml?SPSID=22672&SPID=1843&DB_LANG=C&ATCLID=211276720&DB_OEM_ID=4200

Duke has a short preparation week as they welcome in state, blue blood rival North Carolina to Durham for a Thursday night game at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade. Kick-off is set for 7:30pm. The game will be televised on ESPN.