VMI at Duke

Saturday, September 17, 2005

Duke beat VMI 40–⁠14. It was their seventh meeting; Duke leads the series 7–⁠0.

AwayVMI3–⁠8 in 2005
14
HomeDuke1–⁠10 in 2005
40

Final at Wallace Wade Stadium, DurhamAttendance 10,126

At kickoff
90°F, a few clouds, wind 3 mphWeather: NOAA NCEI Integrated Surface Database; Horace Williams (KIGX), 13 km from the stadium

Scoring by quarter

TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
VMI007714
Duke71412740

Standouts

Player stats

VMI

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Jonathan Wilson13/2011102
Terrel Allen1/2-200
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Nat Jackson85610
Colby Hollingsworth54010
Sean Mizzer93100
Andy Viola1200
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Zohn Burden54500
Tommy Lloyd12500
Chris Gilliland31600
Gary Price31300

Duke

PassingC/AttYdsTDInt
Zack Asack4/43810
Marcus Jones1/2900
RushingCarYdsTDLong
Justin Boyle15113234
Re’quan Boyette750030
Cedric Dargan1445210
Clifford Harris316013
ReceivingRecYdsTDLong
Andy Roland439021
Nick Stefanow32009
Ronnie Elliott119019
Marcus Jones219113
InterceptionsIntYdsTD
Brian Greene100
John Talley1350

From CollegeFootballData’s box score. Names lead to each player’s page. ★ a career high on file.

Team stats

VMIDuke
179Total yards351
75Passing yards126
70Rushing yards235
5.0Yards per pass5.0
2.1Yards per rush5.2
12First downs21
4–⁠14Third downs5–⁠13
0–⁠1Fourth downs2–⁠2
3Turnovers3
4–⁠24Penalties0–⁠0
17:20Possession23:21

Efficiency

VMIDuke
35%Success rate37%
0.04EPA per play0.10
0.94Explosiveness1.23
−0.03Rushing EPA0.01
0.12Passing EPA0.26
20%Passing-down success32%
−0.04First-down EPA−0.01
−0.19Second-down EPA−0.18
0.43Third-down EPA0.48

From CollegeFootballData.com: each offense’s efficiency, and the havoc each defense caused. The better side of each line is bold.

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Duke 80% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

Every drive

Duke end zoneVMI end zoneQ1 DukePunt, 12 playsQ1 VMIPunt, 3 playsQ1 VMIFumble, 3 playsQ1 DukeTouchdown run, 8 playsQ1 VMIInterception, 6 playsQ1 DukeTouchdown run, 3 playsQ2 VMIPunt, 3 playsQ2 DukeTouchdown run, 10 playsQ2 VMIPunt, 3 playsQ2 DukePunt, 3 playsQ2 VMIPunt, 6 playsQ2 DukeMissed FG, 4 playsQ2 VMIEnd of half, 1 playQ3 VMIPunt, 3 playsQ3 DukeField goal, 6 playsQ3 VMISafety, 4 plays (Duke scores)Q3 DukeTouchdown pass, 8 playsQ3 VMITouchdown run, 6 playsQ3 DukeTouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 VMIInterception, 6 playsQ4 VMITouchdown run, 5 playsQ4 DukeFumble, 5 playsQ4 VMIMissed FG, 5 playsQ4 DukePunt, 4 playsQ4 VMIPunt, 3 playsQ4 DukeEnd of game, 1 play
Solid bars scored; an outline in the other team’s color marks points the defense scored. Duke drives left to right, VMI right to left.
  1. Q1 DukePunt, 12 plays, 9 yards
  2. Q1 VMIPunt, 3 plays, −2 yards
  3. Q1 VMIFumble, 3 plays, 32 yards
  4. Q1 DukeTouchdown run, 8 plays, 65 yards
  5. Q1 VMIInterception, 6 plays, 10 yards
  6. Q1 DukeTouchdown run, 3 plays, 11 yards
  7. Q2 VMIPunt, 3 plays, 7 yards
  8. Q2 DukeTouchdown run, 10 plays, 54 yards
  9. Q2 VMIPunt, 3 plays, −6 yards
  10. Q2 DukePunt, 3 plays, 3 yards
  11. Q2 VMIPunt, 6 plays, −2 yards
  12. Q2 DukeMissed FG, 4 plays, 3 yards
  13. Q2 VMIEnd of half, 1 play, 1 yard
  14. Q3 VMIPunt, 3 plays, −5 yards
  15. Q3 DukeField goal, 6 plays, 14 yards
  16. Q3 VMISafety, 4 plays (Duke scores), −18 yards
  17. Q3 DukeTouchdown pass, 8 plays, 77 yards
  18. Q3 VMITouchdown run, 6 plays, 69 yards
  19. Q3 DukeTouchdown run, 5 plays, 67 yards
  20. Q4 VMIInterception, 6 plays, 35 yards
  21. Q4 VMITouchdown run, 5 plays, 49 yards
  22. Q4 DukeFumble, 5 plays, 17 yards
  23. Q4 VMIMissed FG, 5 plays, 24 yards
  24. Q4 DukePunt, 4 plays, 16 yards
  25. Q4 VMIPunt, 3 plays, −9 yards
  26. Q4 DukeEnd of game, 1 play, 3 yards

Play by play

1st quarter6 drives, then Duke 7, VMI 0
Duke Punt, 12 plays
14:521st & 10 at own 44Duke penalty 23 yard holding accepted.
14:221st & 10 at own 21Cedric Dargan rush for 2 yards to the Duke 23.
14:062nd & 8 at own 23Mike Schneider pass complete to Andy Roland for 9 yards to the Duke 32 for a 1ST down.
13:281st & 10 at own 32Cedric Dargan rush for 4 yards to the Duke 36.
13:012nd & 6 at own 36Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Ronnie Elliott.
12:543rd & 6 at own 36Mike Schneider pass complete to Andy Roland for 6 yards to the Duke 42 for a 1ST down.
12:201st & 10 at own 42Cedric Dargan rush for 2 yards to the Duke 44.
11:382nd & 8 at own 44Cedric Dargan rush for 7 yards to the VMI 49.
10:543rd & 1 at opp 49Cedric Dargan rush for no gain to the VMI 49.
10:364th & 1 at opp 49Malcolm Ruff rush for 4 yards to the VMI 45 for a 1ST down.
10:071st & 10 at opp 45Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Marcus Jones.
9:452nd & 10 at opp 45Justin Boyle rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VMI 47.
9:183rd & 12 at opp 47Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Marcus Jones.
9:044th & 12 at opp 47Chris Sprague punt for 37 yards downed at the VMI 10.
VMI Punt, 3 plays
8:571st & 10 at own 10Vmi penalty 5 yard holding accepted, no play.
8:271st & 15 at own 5Sean Mizzer rush for 1 yard to the VMI 6.
8:072nd & 14 at own 6Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Zohn Burden for 11 yards to the VMI 17.
7:363rd & 3 at own 17Jonathan Wilson sacked by Brendan Dewan and Casey Camero at the VMI 8 for a loss of 9 yards.
7:134th & 12 at own 8Adam Peters punt for 31 yards, returned by Chris Davis for 6 yards to the VMI 33, fumbled at the VMI 33, recovered by Team.
VMI Fumble, 3 plays
7:061st & 10 at own 33Sean Mizzer rush for 5 yards to the VMI 38.
6:472nd & 5 at own 38Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Gary Price for 7 yards to the VMI 45 for a 1ST down.
6:081st & 10 at own 45Duke penalty 5 yard offside accepted.
5:551st & 5 at the 50Sean Mizzer rush for 12 yards, fumbled at the Duke 35, recovered by Team at the Duke 35.
Duke Touchdown run, 8 plays
5:471st & 10 at own 35Ronnie Drummer rush for 13 yards to the Duke 48 for a 1ST down.
5:221st & 10 at own 48Justin Boyle rush for 4 yards to the VMI 48.
5:002nd & 6 at opp 48Mike Schneider pass complete to Ronnie Elliott for 19 yards to the VMI 29 for a 1ST down.
4:331st & 10 at opp 29Justin Boyle rush for 11 yards to the VMI 18 for a 1ST down.
4:061st & 10 at opp 18Justin Boyle rush for 5 yards to the VMI 13.
3:302nd & 5 at opp 13Justin Boyle rush for 2 yards to the VMI 11.
2:583rd & 3 at opp 11Mike Schneider pass complete to Malcolm Ruff for 8 yards to the VMI 3 for a 1ST down.
2:461st & goal at opp 3Justin Boyle rush for 3 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 6, VMI 0
2:46Randy Desmyter extra point GOOD.Duke 7, VMI 0
2:46Chris Sprague kickoff for 65 yards for a touchback.
VMI Interception, 6 plays
2:421st & 10 at own 20Jonathan Wilson pass incomplete to Gary Price.
2:182nd & 10 at own 20Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Sean Mizzer for a loss of 1 yard to the VMI 19.
1:393rd & 11 at own 19Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Zohn Burden for 12 yards to the VMI 31 for a 1ST down.
1:051st & 10 at own 31Jonathan Wilson, fumbled at the VMI 29, recovered by Team at the VMI 29.
0:332nd & 12 at own 29Sean Mizzer rush for 1 yard to the VMI 30.
0:013rd & 11 at own 30Jonathan Wilson pass intercepted by John Talley at the VMI 45, returned for 34 yards to the VMI 11, Vmi penalty IP on Mike Maleski declined.
Duke Touchdown run, 3 plays
0:001st & 10 at opp 11Cedric Dargan rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VMI 12.
Q2 14:472nd & 11 at opp 12Mike Schneider pass complete to Cedric Dargan for 8 yards to the VMI 4 for a 1ST down, Vmi penalty 3 yard roughing passer accepted.
Q2 14:311st & goal at opp 1Cedric Dargan rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 13, VMI 0
Q2 14:31Randy Desmyter extra point GOOD.Duke 14, VMI 0
Q2 14:23Chris Sprague kickoff for 62 yards returned by Titus Green for 16 yards to the VMI 19.
2nd quarter7 drives, then Duke 21, VMI 0
VMI Punt, 3 plays
13:591st & 10 at own 19Nathanial Jackson rush for 1 yard to the VMI 20.
13:192nd & 9 at own 20Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Gary Price for a loss of 1 yard to the VMI 19.
12:433rd & 10 at own 19Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Gary Price for 7 yards to the VMI 26.
12:114th & 3 at own 26Adam Peters punt for 43 yards, returned by Chris Davis for 15 yards to the Duke 46.
Duke Touchdown run, 10 plays
11:451st & 10 at own 46Justin Boyle rush for 9 yards to the VMI 45.
11:202nd & 1 at opp 45Vmi penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
10:351st & 10 at opp 39Justin Boyle rush for 4 yards to the VMI 35.
10:162nd & 6 at opp 35Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Jomar Wright.
9:583rd & 6 at opp 35Mike Schneider pass complete to Jomar Wright for 3 yards to the VMI 32.
9:144th & 3 at opp 32Mike Schneider rush for 6 yards to the VMI 26 for a 1ST down.
8:491st & 10 at opp 26Cedric Dargan rush for 4 yards to the VMI 22.
8:432nd & 6 at opp 22Cedric Dargan rush for 8 yards to the VMI 14 for a 1ST down.
8:091st & 10 at opp 14Cedric Dargan rush for 10 yards to the VMI 4 for a 1ST down.
7:251st & goal at opp 4Malcolm Ruff rush for no gain to the VMI 4.
7:162nd & goal at opp 4Cedric Dargan rush for 4 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 20, VMI 0
7:16Randy Desmyter extra point GOOD.Duke 21, VMI 0
7:07Chris Sprague kickoff for 55 yards returned by Gary Price for 18 yards to the VMI 28.
VMI Punt, 3 plays
7:021st & 10 at own 29Jonathan Wilson pass incomplete to Zohn Burden.
6:432nd & 10 at own 29Jonathan Wilson rush for no gain to the VMI 29.
6:033rd & 10 at own 29Jonathan Wilson sacked by Eli Nichols at the VMI 23 for a loss of 6 yards.
5:314th & 16 at own 23Adam Peters punt for 50 yards, returned by Chris Davis for 23 yards to the 50 yard line.
Duke Punt, 3 plays
5:021st & 10 at the 50Mike Schneider sacked by Todd Baldwin at the Duke 40 for a loss of 10 yards.
4:212nd & 20 at own 40Mike Schneider pass complete to Marcus Jones for 13 yards to the VMI 47.
3:533rd & 7 at opp 47Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Justin Boyle.
3:444th & 7 at opp 47Chris Sprague punt for 31 yards, fair catch by Sean Mizzer at the VMI 16.
VMI Punt, 6 plays
3:431st & 10 at own 16Sean Mizzer rush for 4 yards to the VMI 20.
2:492nd & 6 at own 20Sean Mizzer rush for 5 yards to the VMI 25.
2:273rd & 1 at own 25Jonathan Wilson rush for 2 yards to the VMI 27 for a 1ST down.
1:591st & 10 at own 27Jonathan Wilson rush for 1 yard to the VMI 28.
1:432nd & 9 at own 28Jonathan Wilson pass incomplete to Zohn Burden.
1:273rd & 9 at own 28Jonathan Wilson sacked by Jeramy Edwards and Phillip Alexander at the VMI 14 for a loss of 14 yards.
1:144th & 23 at own 14Adam Peters punt blocked for no gain.
Duke Missed FG, 4 plays
1:081st & 10 at opp 14Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Andy Roland.
1:032nd & 10 at opp 14Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Marcus Jones.
0:393rd & 10 at opp 14Mike Schneider pass complete to Andy Roland for 3 yards to the VMI 11.
0:114th & 7 at opp 11Timeout DUKE, clock 00:11.
0:064th & 7 at opp 11Randy Desmyter 28 yard field goal MISSED.
VMI End of half, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 20Sean Mizzer rush for 1 yard to the VMI 21.
Q3 14:53Chris Sprague kickoff for 60 yards returned by Sean Mizzer for 8 yards to the VMI 13.
3rd quarter6 drives, then Duke 33, VMI 7
VMI Punt, 3 plays
14:451st & 10 at own 13Sean Mizzer rush for 2 yards to the VMI 15.
14:382nd & 8 at own 15Sean Mizzer rush for a loss of 3 yards to the VMI 12.
13:103rd & 11 at own 12Jonathan Wilson sacked by Eli Nichols at the VMI 8 for a loss of 4 yards.
12:434th & 15 at own 8Adam Peters punt for 41 yards, returned by Chris Davis for 13 yards to the VMI 36.
Duke Field goal, 6 plays
12:301st & 10 at opp 36Cedric Dargan rush for 1 yard to the VMI 35.
11:502nd & 9 at opp 35Cedric Dargan rush for 3 yards to the VMI 32.
11:213rd & 6 at opp 32Vmi penalty 10 yard holding accepted, no play.
11:021st & 10 at opp 22Cedric Dargan rush for no gain to the VMI 22.
10:372nd & 10 at opp 22Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Marcus Jones.
10:313rd & 10 at opp 22Mike Schneider pass incomplete to Jomar Wright.
10:244th & 10 at opp 22Randy Desmyter 40 yard field goal GOOD.Duke 24, VMI 0
10:17Chris Sprague kickoff for 65 yards returned by Titus Green for 18 yards to the VMI 18.
VMI Safety, 4 plays (Duke scores)
9:591st & 10 at own 18Colby Hollingsworth rush for 3 yards to the VMI 21.
9:202nd & 7 at own 21Colby Hollingsworth rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VMI 20.
8:593rd & 8 at own 20Jonathan Wilson pass incomplete to Zohn Burden.
8:594th & 8 at own 20Team rush for a loss of 20 yards.
Duke Touchdown pass, 8 plays
8:051st & 10 at own 23Justin Boyle rush for 8 yards to the Duke 31.
7:472nd & 2 at own 31Justin Boyle rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Duke 30.
7:133rd & 3 at own 30Daniel Casanas pass complete to Nick Stefanow for 8 yards to the Duke 38 for a 1ST down.
6:551st & 10 at own 38Duke penalty 10 yard unsportsmanlike conduct accepted, no play.
6:281st & 20 at own 48Requan Boyette rush for 30 yards to the VMI 22 for a 1ST down.
5:551st & 10 at opp 22Requan Boyette rush for 15 yards to the VMI 7 for a 1ST down.
5:151st & goal at opp 7Requan Boyette rush for a loss of 2 yards to the VMI 9.
4:382nd & goal at opp 9Requan Boyette rush for 3 yards to the VMI 6.
4:083rd & goal at opp 6Daniel Casanas pass complete to Marcus Jones for 6 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 32, VMI 0
4:08Randy Desmyter extra point GOOD.Duke 33, VMI 0
4:01Chris Sprague kickoff for 55 yards returned by Titus Green for 21 yards to the VMI 31.
VMI Touchdown run, 6 plays
3:531st & 10 at own 31Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Travis Ludden for 11 yards to the VMI 42 for a 1ST down.
3:171st & 10 at own 42Nathanial Jackson rush for 8 yards to the 50 yard line.
2:542nd & 2 at the 50Jonathan Wilson pass incomplete to Tommy Lloyd.
2:453rd & 2 at the 50Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Tommy Lloyd for 25 yards to the Duke 25 for a 1ST down.
2:451st & 10 at opp 25Duke penalty 5 yard offside accepted, no play.
1:561st & 5 at opp 20Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Chris Gilliland for 6 yards to the Duke 14 for a 1ST down.
1:251st & 10 at opp 14Nathanial Jackson rush for 14 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 33, VMI 7
1:25Barrett Way extra point GOOD.
1:17Barrett Way kickoff for 56 yards returned by Chris Davis for 24 yards to the Duke 33.
Duke Touchdown run, 5 plays
0:581st & 10 at own 33Justin Boyle rush for a loss of 1 yard to the Duke 32.
0:232nd & 11 at own 32Daniel Casanas pass complete to Nick Stefanow for 3 yards to the Duke 35.
Q4 14:513rd & 8 at own 35Daniel Casanas pass complete to Andy Roland for 21 yards to the VMI 44 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:511st & 10 at opp 44Marcus Jones rush for 34 yards to the VMI 10 for a 1ST down.
Q4 14:191st & goal at opp 10Justin Boyle rush for 10 yards for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 39, VMI 7
Q4 14:19Michael Brown extra point GOOD.Duke 40, VMI 7
Q4 14:17Chris Sprague kickoff for 56 yards downed at the VMI 9.
4th quarter7 drives, then Duke 40, VMI 14
VMI Interception, 6 plays
13:581st & 10 at own 9Nathanial Jackson rush for 4 yards to the VMI 13.
12:302nd & 6 at own 13Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Zohn Burden for 15 yards to the VMI 28 for a 1ST down.
13:111st & 10 at own 28Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Chris Gilliland for 10 yards to the VMI 38 for a 1ST down.
12:471st & 10 at own 38Nathanial Jackson rush for 6 yards to the VMI 44.
12:492nd & 4 at own 44Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Chris Gilliland for no gain to the VMI 44.
11:323rd & 4 at own 44Jonathan Wilson pass intercepted by Brian Greene at the VMI 33, returned for a loss of 18 yards, fumbled at the Duke 49, recovered by Team at the Duke 49.
VMI Touchdown run, 5 plays
11:211st & 10 at opp 49Colby Hollingsworth rush for 37 yards to the Duke 12 for a 1ST down.
11:011st & 10 at opp 12Colby Hollingsworth rush for no gain to the Duke 12.
10:232nd & 10 at opp 12Jonathan Wilson pass complete to Zohn Burden for 9 yards to the Duke 3.
9:373rd & 1 at opp 3Andy Viola rush for 1 yard to the Duke 2 for a 1ST down.
9:071st & goal at opp 1Colby Hollingsworth rush for 1 yard for a TOUCHDOWN.Duke 40, VMI 13
9:07Barrett Way extra point GOOD.Duke 40, VMI 14
8:58Barrett Way kickoff for 65 yards returned by Clifford Harris for 36 yards to the Duke 36.
Duke Fumble, 5 plays
8:451st & 10 at own 36Justin Boyle rush for 2 yards to the Duke 38.
8:122nd & 8 at own 38Requan Boyette rush for 2 yards to the Duke 40.
7:503rd & 6 at own 40Marcus Jones pass complete to Nick Stefanow for 9 yards to the Duke 49 for a 1ST down.
7:271st & 10 at own 49Requan Boyette rush for 3 yards to the VMI 48.
7:062nd & 7 at opp 48Requan Boyette rush for a loss of 1 yard, fumbled at the VMI 47, recovered by Team at the VMI 47.
VMI Missed FG, 5 plays
6:531st & 10 at own 49Nathanial Jackson rush for 25 yards to the Duke 26 for a 1ST down.
6:231st & 10 at opp 26Nathanial Jackson rush for 1 yard to the Duke 25.
5:492nd & 9 at opp 25Terrel Allen pass incomplete to Tommy Lloyd.
5:243rd & 9 at opp 25Nathanial Jackson rush for a loss of 2 yards to the Duke 27.
5:124th & 11 at opp 27Timeout DUKE, clock 05:12.
5:044th & 11 at opp 27Barrett Way 44 yard field goal BLOCKED.
Duke Punt, 4 plays
4:551st & 10 at own 27Clifford Harris rush for 13 yards to the Duke 40 for a 1ST down.
4:201st & 10 at own 40Clifford Harris rush for 1 yard to the Duke 41.
3:432nd & 9 at own 41Clifford Harris rush for 2 yards to the Duke 43.
3:103rd & 7 at own 43Marcus Jones pass incomplete to Raphael Chestnut.
2:554th & 7 at own 43Chris Sprague punt for 35 yards, returned by Grant Harris for no gain to the VMI 23, fumbled at the VMI 23, forced by Team, recovered by Team.
VMI Punt, 3 plays
2:151st & 10 at own 23Terrel Allen rush for a loss of 6 yards, fumbled at the VMI 17, recovered by Team at the VMI 17.
1:372nd & 16 at own 17Terrel Allen rush for a loss of 1 yard to the VMI 16.
1:073rd & 17 at own 16Terrel Allen pass complete to Zohn Burden for a loss of 2 yards to the VMI 14.
0:424th & 19 at own 14Adam Peters punt for 36 yards, returned by Ryan Wood for no gain to the Duke 45, fumbled at the Duke 45, recovered by Team.
Duke End of game, 1 play
0:001st & 10 at own 45Mike Schneider rush for 3 yards to the Duke 48.

Play-by-play from CollegeFootballData.com, as its scorers wrote it. The clock is the time left in the quarter; the spot is from the side of the team with the ball.

Duke leads 7–⁠0 in seven meetings.

Recent meetings
2005Duke 40, VMI 14
1940Duke 23, VMI 0
1939Duke 20, VMI 7
1934Duke 46, VMI 0
1933Duke 37, VMI 6
1932Duke 44, VMI 0

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