2024 Duke Blue Devils football team

The 2024 Duke Blue Devils football team represented Duke University during the 2024 NCAA Division I FBS football season as a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). The Blue Devils were led by head coach Manny Diaz, coaching his first year as the Blue Devils head coach, and played their home games at Wallace Wade Stadium located in Durham, North Carolina. They defeated Florida State on October 18 for their first ever victory against the Seminoles in football, having lost 22 games against them in ACC play.

ConferenceAtlantic Coast Conference

Record9–4 (5–3 ACC)

Headcoach

Manny Diaz (1st season)

OffensivecoordinatorJonathan Brewer (1st season)

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2024 Duke Blue Devils football

Gator Bowl, L 20–52 vs. Ole Miss
Conference	Atlantic Coast Conference
Record	9–4 (5–3 ACC)
Head coach	Manny Diaz (1st season)
Offensive coordinator	Jonathan Brewer (1st season)
Offensive scheme	Spread
Defensive coordinator	Jonathan Patke (1st season)
Base defense	Multiple
Home stadium	Wallace Wade Stadium
Seasons ← 2023 2025 →

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2024 Atlantic Coast Conference football standings
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Team	W		L	W		L
No. 12 SMU y^	8	–	0	11	–	3
No. 14 Clemson y$^	7	–	1	10	–	4
No. 18 Miami (FL)	6	–	2	10	–	3
No. 20 Syracuse	5	–	3	10	–	3
Duke	5	–	3	9	–	4
Louisville	5	–	3	9	–	4
Georgia Tech	5	–	3	7	–	6
Boston College	4	–	4	7	–	6
Virginia Tech	4	–	4	6	–	7
Pittsburgh	3	–	5	7	–	6
NC State	3	–	5	6	–	7
North Carolina	3	–	5	6	–	7
Virginia	3	–	5	5	–	7
California	2	–	6	6	–	7
Wake Forest	2	–	6	4	–	8
Stanford	2	–	6	3	–	9
Florida State	1	–	7	2	–	10
Championship: Clemson 34, SMU 31
^ – College Football Playoff participant $ – Conference champion y – Championship game participant Rankings from AP Poll

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Schedule

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Date	Time	Opponent	Site	TV	Result	Attendance
August 30	7:30 p.m.	Elon*	Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC	ACCN	W 26–3	18,466
September 6	9:00 p.m.	at Northwestern*	Martin Stadium Evanston, IL	FS1	W 26–20 ^2OT	11,062
September 14	6:00 p.m.	UConn*	Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC	ACCNX/ESPN+	W 26–21	20,174
September 21	4:00 p.m.	at Middle Tennessee*	Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium Murfreesboro, TN	ESPNU	W 45–17	15,209
September 28	4:00 p.m.	North Carolina	Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC (Victory Bell)	ESPN2	W 21–20	35,018
October 5	8:00 p.m.	at Georgia Tech	Bobby Dodd Stadium Atlanta, GA	ACCN	L 14–24	37,287
October 18	7:00 p.m.	Florida State	Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC	ESPN2	W 23–16	30,735
October 26	8:00 p.m.	No. 22 SMU	Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC	ACCN	L 27–28 ^OT	30,241
November 2	12:00 p.m.	at No. 5 Miami (FL)	Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, FL	ABC	L 31–53	60,189
November 9	3:30 p.m.	at NC State	Carter-Finley Stadium Raleigh, NC (rivalry)	ACCN	W 29–19	56,919
November 23	8:00 p.m.	Virginia Tech	Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC	ACCN	W 31–28	22,462
November 30	12:00 p.m.	at Wake Forest	Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium Winston-Salem, NC (rivalry)	ACCN	W 23–17	24,776
January 2, 2025	8:00 p.m.	vs. No. 14 Ole Miss*	EverBank Stadium Jacksonville, FL (Gator Bowl)	ESPN	L 20–52	31,290
*Non-conference game Rankings from AP Poll - Released prior to game All times are in Eastern time

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Game summaries

vs. Elon (FCS)

Game One – Elon Phoenix (FCS) (0-0) vs Duke Blue Devils (0-0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Phoenix (FCS)	0	0	0	3	3
Blue Devils	3	7	9	7	26

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at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, NC

Date: August 30
Game time: 7:30 p.m. EDT
Game attendance: 18,466
Referee: Gary Patterson
TV announcers (ACCN): Clay Matvick (play-by-play) and Steve Addazio (analyst)

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First quarter (8:09) DUKE - Todd Pelino 32-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 05:28; Duke 3-0) Second quarter (00:57) DUKE - Jaquez Moore 7-yard run (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 00:47; Duke 10-0) Third quarter (11:42) DUKE - Todd Pelino 42-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 03:18; Duke 13-0) (06:18) DUKE - Jeremiah Hasley 1-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 00:52; Duke 19-0) Fourth quarter (04:06) DUKE - Eli Pancol 7-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 05:45; Duke 26-0) (00:14) ELON - Jack Berkowitz 39-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 03:52; Elon 3-26)

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First quarter

(8:09) DUKE - Todd Pelino 32-yard field goal (Drive: 14 plays, 68 yards, 05:28; Duke 3-0)

Second quarter

(00:57) DUKE - Jaquez Moore 7-yard run (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 69 yards, 00:47; Duke 10-0)

Third quarter

(11:42) DUKE - Todd Pelino 42-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 45 yards, 03:18; Duke 13-0)
(06:18) DUKE - Jeremiah Hasley 1-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Drive: 3 plays, 51 yards, 00:52; Duke 19-0)

Fourth quarter

(04:06) DUKE - Eli Pancol 7-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 63 yards, 05:45; Duke 26-0)
(00:14) ELON - Jack Berkowitz 39-yard field goal (Drive: 11 plays, 54 yards, 03:52; Elon 3-26)

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More information Statistics, ELON ...

Statistics	ELON	DUKE
First downs	11	17
Total yards	140	350
Rushing yards	30	59
Passing yards	110	291
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	16-24-0	26-40-1
Time of possession	33:10	26:50

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Elon	Passing	Matthew Downing	11/17, 72 yards
	Rushing	Rushawn Baker	10 carries, 36 yards
	Receiving	Jamerien Dalton	3 receptions, 32 yards
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	26/40, 291 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Jaquez Moore	10 carries, 24 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jordan Moore	7 receptions, 112 yards

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at Northwestern

Game Two – Duke Blue Devils (1-0) vs Northwestern Wildcats (1-0)

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	2OT	Total
Blue Devils	7	0	3	3	7	6	26
Wildcats	3	7	0	3	7	0	20

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at Martin Stadium • Evanston, Illinois

Date: September 6
Game time: 9:00 PM EDT/6:00 PM PDT
Game weather: 63 °F (17 °C), cloudy
Game attendance: 11,062
Referee: Marcus Woods
TV announcers (FS1): Connor Onion (play-by-play) and Mark Helfrich (analyst)

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Statistics	DUKE	NW
First downs	18	19
Total yards	343	288
Rushing yards	93	132
Passing yards	250	156
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	25-40-1	19-35-1
Time of possession	28:47	31:13

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	24/39, 243 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Star Thomas	17 carries, 58 yards
	Receiving	Jordan Moore	11 receptions, 121 yards, TD
Northwestern	Passing	Mike Wright	19/35, 156 yards, INT
	Rushing	Cam Porter	16 carries, 94 yards
	Receiving	A.J. Henning	8 receptions, 52 yards

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vs UConn

Game Three – UConn Huskies (1-1) vs Duke Blue Devils (2-0)

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Huskies	0	7	14	0	21
Blue Devils	7	10	0	9	26

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at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, North Carolina

Date: September 14
Game time: 6:00 PM EDT/3:00 PM PDT
TV announcers (ACCNX/ESPN+): Clay Matvick (play-by-play), Steve Addazio (analyst), and Marilyn Payne (sideline)

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Statistics	CONN	DUKE
First downs	17	22
Total yards	314	409
Rushing yards	179	142
Passing yards	135	267
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15-31-1	28-43-1
Time of possession	27:01	32:59

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
UConn	Passing	Nick Evers	15/29, 135 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	Cam Edwards	21 carries, 106 yards, TD
	Receiving	Skyler Bell	7 receptions, 58 yards
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	28/43, 267 yards, 3 TD, INT
	Rushing	Star Thomas	12 carries, 40 yards
	Receiving	Que'sean Brown	11 receptions, 87 yards, TD

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at Middle Tennessee

Game Four – Duke Blue Devils (3-0) vs Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-2)

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Devils	0	0	0	0	0
Blue Raiders	0	0	0	0	0

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at Johnny "Red" Floyd Stadium • Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Date: September 21
Game time: 7:00 PM EDT/4:00 PM PDT
TV announcers (ESPNU): Matt Schumaker (play-by-play) and Dustin Fox (analyst)

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Statistics	DUKE	MTSU
First downs
Total yards
Rushing yards
Passing yards
Passing: Comp–Att–Int
Time of possession

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing
	Rushing
	Receiving
Middle Tennessee	Passing
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	Receiving

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vs North Carolina (Victory Bell)

Game Five – North Carolina Tar Heels (3–1) at Duke Blue Devils (4–0) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Tar Heels	10	7	3	0	20
Blue Devils	0	0	7	14	21

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at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, NC

Date: September 28
Game time: 4:00 p.m. EDT
Game attendance: 35,018
TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), and Dawn Davenport (sideline)

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More information Statistics, UNC ...

Statistics	UNC	DUKE
First downs	20	20
Total yards	407	394
Rushing yards	156	185
Passing yards	251	209
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	21-39-1	15-34-0
Time of possession	34:06	25:54

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
North Carolina	Passing	Jacolby Criswell	21/39, 251 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Omarion Hampton	29 carries, 103 yards
	Receiving	J.J. Jones	5 receptions, 89 yards, TD
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	15/34, 209 yards, TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	30 carries, 166 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jordan Moore	4 receptions, 80 yards

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at Georgia Tech

Game Six – Duke Blue Devils (5–0) vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (3–2) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Devils	0	7	7	0	14
Yellow Jackets	7	3	0	14	24

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at Bobby Dodd Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

Date: October 5
Game time: 8:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Clear, 73 °F (23 °C)
Game attendance: 37,287
Referee: Jerry Magallanes
TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), and Dana Boyle (sideline)

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First quarter (8:36) GT – Zach Pyron 2-yard run (Aidan Birr kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 6:16; Georgia Tech 7–0) Second quarter (10:02) GT – Aidan Birr 23-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 5:23; Georgia Tech 10–0) (00:26) DUKE – Eli Pancol 20-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:48; Georgia Tech 10–7) Third quarter (2:53) DUKE – Sahmir Hagans 65-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 65 yards, 0:11; Duke 14–10) Fourth quarter (10:40) GT – Jamal Haynes 3-yard pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 7:07; Georgia Tech 17–14) (6:36) GT – Eric Singleton Jr. 9-yard pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:13; Georgia Tech 24–14)

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First quarter

(8:36) GT – Zach Pyron 2-yard run (Aidan Birr kick) (Drive: 12 plays, 60 yards, 6:16; Georgia Tech 7–0)

Second quarter

(10:02) GT – Aidan Birr 23-yard field goal (Drive: 13 plays, 62 yards, 5:23; Georgia Tech 10–0)
(00:26) DUKE – Eli Pancol 20-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 50 yards, 2:48; Georgia Tech 10–7)

Third quarter

(2:53) DUKE – Sahmir Hagans 65-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 1 plays, 65 yards, 0:11; Duke 14–10)

Fourth quarter

(10:40) GT – Jamal Haynes 3-yard pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr kick) (Drive: 14 plays, 85 yards, 7:07; Georgia Tech 17–14)
(6:36) GT – Eric Singleton Jr. 9-yard pass from Haynes King (Aidan Birr kick) (Drive: 7 plays, 70 yards, 3:13; Georgia Tech 24–14)

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More information Statistics, DUKE ...

Statistics	DUKE	GT
First downs	15	25
Total yards	279	412
Rushing yards	74	245
Passing yards	205	167
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	18–31–1	23–31–0
Time of possession	20:33	39:27

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	18/31, 205 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Star Thomas	14 carries, 48 yards
	Receiving	Sahmir Hagans	1 reception, 65 yards, TD
Georgia Tech	Passing	Haynes King	23/31, 167 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Jamal Haynes	19 carries, 128 yards
	Receiving	Malik Rutherford	8 receptions, 76 yards

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vs. Florida State

Game Seven – Florida State Seminoles (1–5) at Duke Blue Devils (5–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Seminoles	3	3	7	3	16
Blue Devils	7	10	3	3	23

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at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, NC

Date: October 18
Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
Game attendance: 30,735
Referee: Marcus Woods
TV announcers (ESPN2): Mike Monaco (play-by-play), Kirk Morrison (analyst), and Dawn Davenport (sideline)

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First quarter 10:20, FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:00; Florida State 3-0) 1:38, DUKE – Chandler Rivers 36-yard interception return (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, 1:15; Duke 7-3) Second quarter 11:43, DUKE – Star Thomas 2-yard run (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 4:43; Duke 14-3) 10:00, DUKE – Todd Pelino 27-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:29; Duke 17-3) 1:46, FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 53-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 3:22; Duke 17-6) Third quarter 14:49, FSU – Samuel Singleton Jr. 95-yard kickoff return (Ryan Fitzgerald kick) (Duke 17-13) 9:32, DUKE – Todd Pelino 44-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 5:12; Duke 20-13) Fourth quarter 11:35, FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 38-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:47; Duke 20-16) 8:58, DUKE – Todd Pelino 39-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:37; Duke 23-16)

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First quarter

10:20, FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 23-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 46 yards, 3:00; Florida State 3-0)
1:38, DUKE – Chandler Rivers 36-yard interception return (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 3 plays, 1 yard, 1:15; Duke 7-3)

Second quarter

11:43, DUKE – Star Thomas 2-yard run (Todd Pelino kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 36 yards, 4:43; Duke 14-3)
10:00, DUKE – Todd Pelino 27-yard field goal (Drive: 4 plays, 1 yard, 1:29; Duke 17-3)
1:46, FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 53-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 21 yards, 3:22; Duke 17-6)

Third quarter

14:49, FSU – Samuel Singleton Jr. 95-yard kickoff return (Ryan Fitzgerald kick) (Duke 17-13)
9:32, DUKE – Todd Pelino 44-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 48 yards, 5:12; Duke 20-13)

Fourth quarter

11:35, FSU – Ryan Fitzgerald 38-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 56 yards, 4:47; Duke 20-16)
8:58, DUKE – Todd Pelino 39-yard field goal (Drive: 5 plays, 53 yards, 2:37; Duke 23-16)

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More information Statistics, FSU ...

Statistics	FSU	DUKE
First downs	16	10
Total yards	291	180
Rushing yards	162	110
Passing yards	129	70
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	12–26–2	12–24–0
Time of possession	29:26	30:34

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Florida State	Passing	Brock Glenn	9/19, 110 yards, 2 INT
	Rushing	Kam Davis	14 carries, 63 yards
	Receiving	Ja'Khi Douglas	4 receptions, 48 yards
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	12/24, 70 yards
	Rushing	Star Thomas	21 carries, 88 yards, 1 TD
	Receiving	Que'Sean Brown	2 receptions, 20 yards

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This was Duke first win over the Seminoles in program history. The Blue Devils had lost 22 straight since their first meeting in 1992.^[3]

With the win, the Blue Devils clinched bowl eligibility.^[4]

vs. No. 22 SMU

Game Eight – No. 22 SMU Mustangs (6–1) at Duke Blue Devils (6–1) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	OT	Total
No. 22 Mustangs	0	14	7	0	7	28
Blue Devils	7	0	6	8	6	27

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at Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, North Carolina

Date: October 26
Game time: 7:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Sunny
Game attendance: 30,241
Referee: Mike Roche
TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst), and Dana Boyle (sideline)

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First quarter DUKE – Que'Sean Brown 43-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick), 2:38. Blue Devils 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 95 yards, 3:07. Second quarter SMU – Brashard Smith 1-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 13:15. Tied 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:23. SMU – Kevin Jennings 3-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 3:56. Mustangs 14–7. Drive: 17 plays, 85 yards, 7:02. Third quarter SMU – Roderick Daniels Jr. 81-yard pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers kick), 4:58. Mustangs 21–7. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:42. DUKE – Jordan Moore 12-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (kick failed), 2:11. Mustangs 21–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:47. Fourth quarter DUKE – Star Thomas 1-yard run (maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol), 9:02. Tied 21–21. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:46. Overtime SMU – Brashard Smith 24-yard run (Collin Rogers kick). Mustangs 28–21. Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards. DUKE – Eli Pancol 25-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (pass failed). Mustangs 28–27. Drive: 1 play, 25 yards.

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First quarter

DUKE – Que'Sean Brown 43-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (Todd Pelino kick), 2:38. Blue Devils 7–0. Drive: 9 plays, 95 yards, 3:07.

Second quarter

SMU – Brashard Smith 1-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 13:15. Tied 7–7. Drive: 12 plays, 75 yards, 4:23.
SMU – Kevin Jennings 3-yard run (Collin Rogers kick), 3:56. Mustangs 14–7. Drive: 17 plays, 85 yards, 7:02.

Third quarter

SMU – Roderick Daniels Jr. 81-yard pass from Kevin Jennings (Collin Rogers kick), 4:58. Mustangs 21–7. Drive: 2 plays, 80 yards, 0:42.
DUKE – Jordan Moore 12-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (kick failed), 2:11. Mustangs 21–13. Drive: 9 plays, 75 yards, 2:47.

Fourth quarter

DUKE – Star Thomas 1-yard run (maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol), 9:02. Tied 21–21. Drive: 10 plays, 64 yards, 5:46.

Overtime

SMU – Brashard Smith 24-yard run (Collin Rogers kick). Mustangs 28–21. Drive: 2 plays, 25 yards.
DUKE – Eli Pancol 25-yard pass from Maalik Murphy (pass failed). Mustangs 28–27. Drive: 1 play, 25 yards.

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More information Statistics, SMU ...

Statistics	SMU	DUKE
First downs	23	24
Total yards	469	393
Rushing yards	211	98
Passing yards	258	295
Turnovers	6	0
Time of possession	27:28	32:32

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
SMU	Passing	Kevin Jennings	13/24, 258 yards, TD, 3 INT
	Rushing	Brashard Smith	26 carries, 117 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Roderick Daniels Jr.	2 receptions, 153 yards, TD
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	27/48, 295 yards, 3 TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	17 carries, 65 yards, TD
	Receiving	Eli Pancol	11 receptions, 138 yards, TD

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at No. 5 Miami (FL)

Game Nine – Duke Blue Devils (6–2) vs No. 5 Miami Hurricanes (8–0) – Game summary

More information Quarter, Total ...

Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Devils	7	14	7	3	31
No. 5 Hurricanes	14	3	15	21	53

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at Hard Rock Stadium • Miami Gardens, FL

Date: November 2
Game time: 12:00 p.m. EDT
Game weather: Cloudy • Temperature: 76 °F (24 °C) • Wind: N 5 miles per hour (8.0 km/h)
Game attendance: 60,189
Referee: Tim Hedgepath
TV announcers (ABC): Joe Tessitore (play-by-play), Jesse Palmer (analyst) and Katie George (sideline reporter)

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First quarter (11:54) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 34-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:06; Miami 7–0) (5:04) MIA – Cam McCormick 4-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:27; Miami 14–0) (2:28) DUKE – Peyton Jones 8-yard run, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 0:55; Miami 14–7) Second quarter (11:15) DUKE – Sahmir Hagans 27-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:31; Tied 14–14) (4:51) MIA – Andres Borregales 29-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:24; Miami 17–14) (1:47) DUKE – Peyton Jones 7-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Duke 21–17) Third quarter (10:03) DUKE – Jordan Moore 6-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:57; Duke 28–17) (7:16) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 3-yard pass from Cam Ward, Cam Ward two-point run (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 2:47; Duke 28–25) (3:08) MIA – Elija Lofton 2-yard run, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:16; Miami 32–28) Fourth quarter (13:51) DUKE – Todd Pelino 37-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:17; Miami 32–31) (12:56) MIA – Jacolby George 49-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, 0:55; Miami 39–31) (7:36) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 66-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 0:45; Miami 46–31) (5:37) MIA – Mark Fletcher Jr. 1-yard run, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:29; Miami 53–31)

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First quarter

(11:54) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 34-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 3:06; Miami 7–0)
(5:04) MIA – Cam McCormick 4-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 8 plays, 45 yards, 3:27; Miami 14–0)
(2:28) DUKE – Peyton Jones 8-yard run, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 4 plays, 83 yards, 0:55; Miami 14–7)

Second quarter

(11:15) DUKE – Sahmir Hagans 27-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 8 plays, 77 yards, 4:31; Tied 14–14)
(4:51) MIA – Andres Borregales 29-yard field goal (Drive: 12 plays, 67 yards, 6:24; Miami 17–14)
(1:47) DUKE – Peyton Jones 7-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 7 plays, 75 yards, 3:04; Duke 21–17)

Third quarter

(10:03) DUKE – Jordan Moore 6-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:57; Duke 28–17)
(7:16) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 3-yard pass from Cam Ward, Cam Ward two-point run (Drive: 7 plays, 69 yards, 2:47; Duke 28–25)
(3:08) MIA – Elija Lofton 2-yard run, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 7 plays, 38 yards, 3:16; Miami 32–28)

Fourth quarter

(13:51) DUKE – Todd Pelino 37-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 68 yards, 4:17; Miami 32–31)
(12:56) MIA – Jacolby George 49-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 2 plays, 51 yards, 0:55; Miami 39–31)
(7:36) MIA – Xavier Restrepo 66-yard pass from Cam Ward, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 2 plays, 68 yards, 0:45; Miami 46–31)
(5:37) MIA – Mark Fletcher Jr. 1-yard run, Andres Borregales kick (Drive: 3 plays, 30 yards, 1:29; Miami 53–31)

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Statistics	DUKE	MIA
First downs	23	26
Total yards	405	526
Rushing yards	80	126
Passing yards	325	400
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	25–41–3	25–41–1
Time of possession	28:08	31:52

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	25/41, 325 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
	Rushing	Peyton Jones	12 carries, 71 yards, TD
	Receiving	Sahmir Hagans	9 receptions, 139 yards, TD
Miami (FL)	Passing	Cam Ward	25/41, 400 yards, 5 TD, INT
	Rushing	Damien Martinez	11 carries, 86 yards
	Receiving	Xavier Restrepo	8 receptions, 146 yards, 3 TD

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at NC State

Game Ten – Duke Blue Devils (6–3) vs NC State Wolfpack (5–4) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Devils	12	0	7	10	29
Wolfpack	0	9	3	7	19

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at Carter–Finley Stadium • Raleigh, NC

Date: November 9
Game time: 3:30 p.m. EST
TV announcers (ACCN): Chris Cotter (play-by-play), Mark Herzlich (analyst) and Coley Harvey (sideline)

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More information Statistics, DUKE ...

Statistics	DUKE	NCST
First downs	16	19
Total yards	276	268
Rushing yards	31	84
Passing yards	245	184
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	22-31-0	16-39-1
Time of possession	29:33	30:27

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	22/31, 245 yards, 2 TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	17 carries, 36 yards
	Receiving	Que'sean Brown	5 receptions, 88 yards
NC State	Passing	C.J. Bailey	16/39, 184 yards, TD, INT
	Rushing	C.J. Bailey	10 carries, 36 yards
	Receiving	Justin Joly	4 receptions, 52 yards

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vs Virginia Tech

Game Eleven – Virginia Tech Hokies (5–5) vs Duke Blue Devils (7–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Hokies	7	10	0	11	28
Blue Devils	14	7	10	0	31

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at Wallace Wade Stadium • Durham, NC

Date: November 23
Game time: 8:00 p.m. EST
Game weather: Clear
Game attendance: 22,462
Referee: Adam Savoie
TV announcers (ACCN): Wes Durham (play-by-play), Tom Luginbill (analyst) and Dana Boyle (sideline)

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First quarter (12:55) DUKE – Eli Pancol 86-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 1 play, 86 yards, 0:10; Duke 7–0) (8:40) DUKE – Eli Pancol 77-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:52; Duke 14–0) (4:28) VT – Ali Jennings 65-yard pass from Collin Schlee, John Love kick (Drive: 2 plays, 85 yards, 1:17; Duke 14–7) Second quarter (12:45) VT – Ayden Greene 21-yard run, John Love kick (Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:39; Tied 14–14) (7:55) VT – John Love 24-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 4:08; Virginia Tech 17–14) (5:41) DUKE – Eli Pancol 7-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:14; Duke 21–17) Third quarter (11:52) DUKE – Star Thomas 2-yard run, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:03; Duke 28–17) (3:24) DUKE – Todd Pelino 42-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 6 yards, 3:02; Duke 31–17) Fourth quarter (13:22) VT – John Love 38-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:02; Duke 31–20) (9:19) VT – Bhayshul Tuten 29-yard run, William Watson III rush (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:03; Duke 31–28)

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First quarter

(12:55) DUKE – Eli Pancol 86-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 1 play, 86 yards, 0:10; Duke 7–0)
(8:40) DUKE – Eli Pancol 77-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 3 plays, 80 yards, 0:52; Duke 14–0)
(4:28) VT – Ali Jennings 65-yard pass from Collin Schlee, John Love kick (Drive: 2 plays, 85 yards, 1:17; Duke 14–7)

Second quarter

(12:45) VT – Ayden Greene 21-yard run, John Love kick (Drive: 6 plays, 64 yards, 2:39; Tied 14–14)
(7:55) VT – John Love 24-yard field goal (Drive: 9 plays, 29 yards, 4:08; Virginia Tech 17–14)
(5:41) DUKE – Eli Pancol 7-yard pass from Maalik Murphy, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 5 plays, 75 yards, 2:14; Duke 21–17)

Third quarter

(11:52) DUKE – Star Thomas 2-yard run, Todd Pelino kick (Drive: 7 plays, 74 yards, 3:03; Duke 28–17)
(3:24) DUKE – Todd Pelino 42-yard field goal (Drive: 6 plays, 6 yards, 3:02; Duke 31–17)

Fourth quarter

(13:22) VT – John Love 38-yard field goal (Drive: 10 plays, 54 yards, 5:02; Duke 31–20)
(9:19) VT – Bhayshul Tuten 29-yard run, William Watson III rush (Drive: 8 plays, 56 yards, 3:03; Duke 31–28)

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More information Statistics, VT ...

Statistics	VT	DUKE
First downs	23	12
Total yards	403	396
Rushing yards	190	64
Passing yards	213	332
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	15–32–1	17–35–3
Time of possession	38:26	21:34

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Virginia Tech	Passing	William "Pop" Watson III	12/25, 146 yards, INT
	Rushing	Bhayshul Tuten	19 carries, 84 yards, TD
	Receiving	Ali Jennings	6 receptions, 158 yards, TD
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	17/35, 332 yards, 3 TD, 3 INT
	Rushing	Star Thomas	19 carries, 63 yards, TD
	Receiving	Eli Pancol	5 receptions, 188 yards, 3 TD

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at Wake Forest

Game Twelve – Duke Blue Devils (8–3) vs Wake Forest Demon Deacons (4–7) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Devils	0	3	7	13	23
Demon Deacons	0	10	7	0	17

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at Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium • Winston-Salem, NC

Date: November 30
Game time: 12:00 p.m. EST
Game attendance: 24,776
TV announcers (ACCN): Jorge Sedano (play-by-play), Orlando Franklin (analyst) and Morgan Uber (sideline)

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More information Statistics, DUKE ...

Statistics	DUKE	WAKE
First downs	18	20
Total yards	333	318
Rushing yards	98	111
Passing yards	235	207
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	26-34-1	22-30-0
Time of possession	24:56	35:04

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing	Maalik Murphy	26/34, 235 yards, TD
	Rushing	Star Thomas	14 carries, 66 yards, TD
	Receiving	Jordan Moore	5 receptions, 98 yards, TD
Wake Forest	Passing	Hank Bachmeier	22/30, 207 yards, TD
	Rushing	Demond Claiborne	20 carries, 67 yards
	Receiving	Horatio Fields	6 receptions, 84 yards, TD

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With the win, Duke repeated as winners in the Battle of the Old North State, its first outright win since 2017 and first sweep since 2013. This was the first year since 2002 where all contests were held.

vs No. 14 Ole Miss (Gator Bowl)

2025 Gator Bowl
Duke Blue Devils (9–3) vs. No. 14 Ole Miss Rebels (9–3) – Game summary

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Quarter	1	2	3	4	Total
Blue Devils	0	7	0	13	20
No. 14 Rebels	14	10	14	14	52

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at EverBank Stadium • Jacksonville, Florida

Date: Thursday, January 2, 2025
Game time: 7:30 p.m. EST
Game weather: Cloudy, 49 °F (9 °C)
Game attendance: 31,290
Referee: Jeffrey Servinski
TV announcers (ESPN): Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (color) and Taylor McGregor (sideline)

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1st Quarter (8:07) Ole Miss – Antwane Wells Jr. 32 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:05; Ole Miss 7–0) (2:29) Ole Miss – Ulysses Bentley IV 1 Yd Run (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:02; Ole Miss 14–0) 2nd Quarter (9:43) Ole Miss – Caden Davis 28 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 5:06; Ole Miss 17–0) (5:54) Duke – Javon Harvey 16 Yd pass from Henry Belin IV (Todd Pelino Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Ole Miss 17–7) (1:52) Ole Miss – Dae'Quan Wright 21 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:02; Ole Miss 24–7) 3rd Quarter (8:18) Ole Miss – Isaiah Hamilton 50 Yd Interception Return (Caden Davis Kick) (Ole Miss 31–7) (1:20) Ole Miss – Ulysses Bentley IV 8 Yd Run (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 2:02; Ole Miss 38–7) 4th Quarter (9:56) Ole Miss – Jordan Watkins 1 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 1:41; Ole Miss 45–7) (3:43) Duke – Jordan Moore 20 Yd pass from Henry Belin IV (Todd Pelino Kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:13; Ole Miss 45–14) (1:27) Ole Miss – Jordan Watkins 69 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Mike Baker Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:16; Ole Miss 52–14) (1:07) Duke – Sahmir Hagans 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Todd Pelino PAT blocked) (Ole Miss 52–20)

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1st Quarter

(8:07) Ole Miss – Antwane Wells Jr. 32 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 68 yards, 1:05; Ole Miss 7–0)
(2:29) Ole Miss – Ulysses Bentley IV 1 Yd Run (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 66 yards, 4:02; Ole Miss 14–0)

2nd Quarter

(9:43) Ole Miss – Caden Davis 28 Yd Field Goal (Drive: 12 plays, 61 yards, 5:06; Ole Miss 17–0)
(5:54) Duke – Javon Harvey 16 Yd pass from Henry Belin IV (Todd Pelino Kick) (Drive: 8 plays, 75 yards, 3:49; Ole Miss 17–7)
(1:52) Ole Miss – Dae'Quan Wright 21 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 10 plays, 75 yards, 4:02; Ole Miss 24–7)

3rd Quarter

(8:18) Ole Miss – Isaiah Hamilton 50 Yd Interception Return (Caden Davis Kick) (Ole Miss 31–7)
(1:20) Ole Miss – Ulysses Bentley IV 8 Yd Run (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 74 yards, 2:02; Ole Miss 38–7)

4th Quarter

(9:56) Ole Miss – Jordan Watkins 1 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Caden Davis Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 38 yards, 1:41; Ole Miss 45–7)
(3:43) Duke – Jordan Moore 20 Yd pass from Henry Belin IV (Todd Pelino Kick) (Drive: 11 plays, 75 yards, 6:13; Ole Miss 45–14)
(1:27) Ole Miss – Jordan Watkins 69 Yd pass from Jaxson Dart (Mike Baker Kick) (Drive: 4 plays, 75 yards, 2:16; Ole Miss 52–14)
(1:07) Duke – Sahmir Hagans 99 Yd Kickoff Return (Todd Pelino PAT blocked) (Ole Miss 52–20)

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More information Statistics, DUKE ...

Statistics	DUKE	MISS
First downs	17	27
Total yards	280	589
Rushing yards	44	151
Passing yards	236	438
Passing: Comp–Att–Int	25-41-1	28-37-1
Time of possession	30:02	29:58

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Team	Category	Player	Statistics
Duke	Passing	Henry Belin IV	25/44, 236 yards, 2 TD, INT
	Rushing	Peyton Jones	8 carries, 18 yards
	Receiving	Jordan Moore	5 receptions, 63 yards, TD
Ole Miss	Passing	Jaxson Dart	27/35, 404 yards, 4 TD
	Rushing	Ulysses Bentley IV	14 carries, 70 yards, 2 TD
	Receiving	Jordan Watkins	7 receptions, 180 yards, 2 TD

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2024 Duke Blue Devils football team

Schedule

Game summaries

vs. Elon (FCS)

at Northwestern

vs UConn

at Middle Tennessee

vs North Carolina (Victory Bell)

at Georgia Tech

vs. Florida State

vs. No. 22 SMU

at No. 5 Miami (FL)

at NC State

vs Virginia Tech

at Wake Forest

vs No. 14 Ole Miss (Gator Bowl)

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