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Duke's Andrew Pellicciotta Returns Kickoff 109 Yards for Touchdown in Blowout Win Over NC State

Duke's Andrew Pellicciotta Returns Kickoff 109 Yards for Touchdown in Blowout Win Over NC State
World Sports · 09:09:59 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Duke secured a dominant victory over NC State on Saturday, highlighted by a spectacular 109-yard kickoff return touchdown by Andrew Pellicciotta at the end of the first half. The play, known as a "kick-6," energized the Blue Devils en route to a blowout win.

Pellicciotta fielded the kickoff deep in his own end zone, found a seam, and raced the length of the field untouched for the score. The touchdown extended Duke's lead heading into halftime and proved to be the signature play of the game.

The win marks a significant result for Duke in the ACC rivalry matchup. Pellicciotta's return ranks among the longest possible plays in college football, covering the full length of the field from end zone to end zone.

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