Notes: Virginia Tech 45, Duke 0

Virginia Tech won its fifth in succession vs. Duke, though the Blue Devils still lead the all-time series, 7-6. Virginia Tech evened the series, 2-2, in games played in Durham. Today was the first game between the two schools played in Durham since 1982.
Today marked the first time the two schools met as ACC opponents in Wallace Wade Stadium.
The last time Duke was shut out in a game came on Aug. 30, 2003, at Virginia (27-0). The last time the Blue Devils were blanked at Wallace Wade Stadium was on Sept. 2, 2000, when East Carolina won, 38-0.
Duke dropped to 2-3 all-time in games played on Sept. 10.
The Blue Devils are now 66-44 all-time vs. Virginia-based teams, including their 7-6 ledger vs. Virginia Tech.
Junior CB John Talley recorded his seventh career interception this afternoon.
Freshman LB Michael Brown made his first career start this afternoon for the Blue Devils.
Duke played 15 true or redshirt freshmen this afternoon.
Duke QBs Mike Schneider (starter) and Curt Dukes shared time at signal-caller throughout the afternoon. Dukes led the Blue Devils in rushing this afternoon.
Beginning with today's game, the Duke Athletic Department is partnering with the American Red Cross to assist with relief efforts in the Gulf Coast region following Hurricane Katrina. The Red Cross will have collection points for financial donations at every Duke home athletic event (15 total) through October 1 when the Blue Devils play host to Navy in football.
Duke (0-2, 0-1 ACC) will face VMI on Sept. 17 at 1:00 PM ET at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Notes: Virginia Tech 45, Duke 0

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