ncaaf Game Recap
Blue Devils vs Blue Raiders Final: 45-17 - Recap
Star Thomas ran for 111 yards as Duke handled Middle Tennessee by a score of 45-17 on Saturday at Johnny (Red) Floyd Stadium.
The Blue Devils were a -14.5-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 51.0.
Star Thomas rushed for 111 yards, while Peyton Jones added 18 yards in the win. Nicky Dalmolin and Jordan Moore added 100 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Jaiden Credle rushed for 125 yards for Middle Tennessee, while Terry Wilkins added 42 yards. Nicholas Vattiato threw for 127 yards for the Blue Raiders, while receivers Holden Willis and Myles Butler had 60 and 18 yards respectively.
Middle Tennessee lost the offensive yardage battle to Duke 340-295 yards in Saturday's game. Middle Tennessee had more first downs as that total ended up 18-17.
The time of possession battle favored Middle Tennessee as their offense was on the field for 36:15, longer than the 23:45 of their opponents.
Duke heads into a 5 battle against North Carolina. Middle Tennessee, meanwhile, will have their next action against Memphis.