Duke Football: Top takeaways from 31-14 loss to Virginia Tech

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DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: Bryce Watts #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies defends a pass to Chris Taylor #82 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Missed opportunities for offense early

The return of Daniel Jones meant that this offense would get more vertical in the passing game and that is exactly what happened. However, they weren’t able to capitalize on them.

In the first quarter, Jones took two deep shots to Chris Taylor however wasn’t able to connect on either. The second pass attempt bounced off Taylor’s hands and would have likely set the Blue Devils up inside the five yard line.

There didn’t seem to be much rust for Jones in this game and it was more the Hokies defense really locking down this offense in the first half. The chances were there though and if they had connected on either pass attempt, it could have had a significant impact on the outcome.

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