I hate how that looks bad on the defense, but if you dig into the numbers:
Duke’s QB was 18/43 for < 200 yards, threw 2 int’s (plus their WR threw one on the failed trick play) and sacked three times.
Duke as a whole averaged 2.79 yds/carry on the ground.
Run and pass combined, less than 300 yards. Meanwhile Pitt has had games with close to 400-500 yards and only 10-20 points to show for.
So basically it was dumb mistakes - penalties (some BS but still) and gifted short fields with turnovers.
The only real moment I was frustrated with the defense was that kid getting so wide open for the go ahead TD in the end. Another great performance by them for the most part.
Duke’s QB was 18/43 for < 200 yards, threw 2 int’s (plus their WR threw one on the failed trick play) and sacked three times.
Duke as a whole averaged 2.79 yds/carry on the ground.
Run and pass combined, less than 300 yards. Meanwhile Pitt has had games with close to 400-500 yards and only 10-20 points to show for.
So basically it was dumb mistakes - penalties (some BS but still) and gifted short fields with turnovers.
The only real moment I was frustrated with the defense was that kid getting so wide open for the go ahead TD in the end. Another great performance by them for the most part.
