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NFL·November 7, 2026 09:20 PM ET

Duke safety Andrew Pellicciotta scores on 109-yard missed field goal return

The play closed the first half following a failed 50-yard kick attempt by NC State.

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What happened: Duke safety Andrew Pellicciotta fielded a missed 50-yard field goal and returned it 109 yards for a touchdown against NC State. The defensive back took the ball the length of the field to end the first half.

Why it matters: Plays that flip entire fields on special teams carry more dramatic tension than standard offensive scoring drives. A kick-six requires an all-or-nothing decision to return, broken tackle coverage against field goal protection units, and endurance across more than 100 yards of turf.

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