Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech quarterback
A year after being yanked for turning the ball over four times against Duke, Taylor turned it around in a big way by completing 17 of 22 passes for 327 yards and no turnovers.
PLAY OF THE GAME
Virginia Tech wide receiver Jarrett Boykin gave the Hokies a 17-7 lead on a controversial play, a 28-yard touchdown catch when it appeared that Duke cornerback Leon Wright had come up with an interception.
STAT OF THE GAME
Hokies running back Ryan Williams had lost yardage on three carries through the Hokies' first four games; Saturday, he went backwards six times.
WHAT THE LOSS MEANS
The Blue Devils say there are no moral victories but admit that they got better, something they hope carries over to their next game, at N.C. State.
-- BRYAN STRICKLAND
