Defense leads way as Duke beats Elon 26-3 in its first game under Manny Diaz
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Defense leads way as Duke beats Elon 26-3 in its first game under Manny Diaz

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DURHAM, N.C. — Jaquez Moore, Jeremiah Hasley and Eli Pancol scored short touchdowns while Duke’s defense racked up eight sacks as the Blue Devils beat Elon 26-3 on Friday night in their first game under Manny Diaz. I know these guys will fight.. We’re going to be a better football team next week.” Moore scored Duke’s first touchdown from 7 yards out around the left side with less than a minute before halftime, while Hasley had a 1-yard snag in the right flat from Murphy midway through the third quarter for a 19-0 lead. Elon had one gain of at least 20 yards and also saw Berkowitz’s 49-yard field goal plunk the crossbar and bounce all the way back across the goal line for a shoulder-sagging moment shortly Moore’s ground score. DEFENSIVE PUNCH Duke’s sack tally is surpassed by only one game since the school started tracking sacks in 2000: a nine-sack effort in the 2019 finale against Miami, coached by Diaz.

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Duke rallies from 14 down, beats Wake Forest 23-17 on final-play pass
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Duke rallies from 14 down, beats Wake Forest 23-17 on final-play pass

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — It wasn’t how Duke drew up the final play, but it worked out perfect for the Blue Devils in Saturday’s 23-17 victory over Wake Forest. “The damage was already done, time was ticking.” With the score tied at 17, the Blue Devils moved …

Ashlon Jackson scores 22 to guide No. 11 Duke women to 83-67 victory over Liberty
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ashlon Jackson scores 22 to guide No. 11 Duke women to 83-67 victory over Liberty

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! LYNCHBURG, Va. — Ashlon Jackson scored 10 of her 22 points in the third quarter to help No. Jackson had eight points and Wood scored six to help Duke take a 29-15 lead after one quarter. A 3-pointer by Hess cut the Flames’ deficit to …

Chaos Reigns as Duke's Defense Struggles to Contain SMU Offense
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Chaos Reigns as Duke's Defense Struggles to Contain SMU Offense

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Duke's defense is clicking on both sides of the ball, but the Blue Devils' offense is struggling to find its rhythm. The Blue Devils are ranked seventh nationally in sacks per game (3.43) and leads the country in tackles for loss at 9.9 per game, but they have allowed 37.7 lost yards per game for opponents. Duke will need to …

Cooper Flagg's Arrival: A Transformative Addition for No. 7 Duke
2 months ago

Cooper Flagg's Arrival: A Transformative Addition for No. 7 Duke

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No. 7 Duke has undergone a significant roster overhaul, welcoming 10 new players to the team. Cooper Flagg, a highly-touted freshman, joins the roster, while other key additions include Tyrese Proctor, Caleb Foster, and Khaman Maluach. Departures and arrivals include Kyle Filipowski, Jeremy Roach, and Mark Mitchell. The Blue Devils open the season ranked high in the top 10, but …

Duke Triumphs Over Florida State, Earns First Victory in 23-16 Battle
2 months ago

Duke Triumphs Over Florida State, Earns First Victory in 23-16 Battle

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Duke University emerged victorious against Florida State University in a thrilling 23-16 match on Friday night. The Blue Devils dominated the defense, forcing three turnovers and scoring 17 points in the first half. Despite a late fumble, Duke secured the win with a last-minute touchdown. This victory marks Duke's first victory over Florida State in 23 consecutive meetings and a …

Duke Aims to Break Open a Tense Battle with Seminoles
2 months ago

Duke Aims to Break Open a Tense Battle with Seminoles

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Duke looks to snap Florida State's winning streak when the Seminoles visit Friday night. The Blue Devils are coming off a loss to Notre Dame and are looking to bounce back from their first loss of the Manny Diaz era. Duke will be without their top quarterback, Jordan Moore, who is out with an injury. The Seminoles, on the other …

Duke looks for a 3-0 start when it hosts UConn, which has struggled vs. ACC programs
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Duke looks for a 3-0 start when it hosts UConn, which has struggled vs. ACC programs

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Under Diaz, who spent the past two seasons as Penn State’s defensive coordinator, Duke is ranked second among Atlantic Coast Conference teams in total defense and third in scoring defense. The Blue Devils won last year’s meeting 41-7 at UConn.. Duke is trying for a third …

Duke gives Manny Diaz a successful return to the head-coaching ranks behind a dominant defense
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Duke gives Manny Diaz a successful return to the head-coaching ranks behind a dominant defense

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! DURHAM, N.C. — Duke’s defensive effort made it easy for Manny Diaz to enjoy his return to the sideline as a head coach. That was a perfect scenario considering Diaz is a longtime defensive coach, who was Penn State’s coordinator in the two years since he …

Jon Scheyer still seeking Duke’s 1st Final Four after Mike Krzyzewski, likes program’s direction
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Jon Scheyer still seeking Duke’s 1st Final Four after Mike Krzyzewski, likes program’s direction

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DALLAS — Duke coach Jon Scheyer and point guard Jeremy Roach hung on to each other a few seconds longer while embracing on the sideline when it was clear the Blue Devils were going to fall short of the Final Four. The one Final Four appearance in that span was Krzyzewski’s final season, when the Blue Devils lost to rival …

Filipowski scores 16, Duke beats Houston 54-51 in Sweet 16 after All-American Jamal Shead hurt
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Filipowski scores 16, Duke beats Houston 54-51 in Sweet 16 after All-American Jamal Shead hurt

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DALLAS — Kyle Filipowski and Duke got pushed around again in the NCAA Tournament. The 7-foot sophomore center had 16 points and nine rebounds, Jeremy Roach scored all 14 of his points after halftime, and Duke advanced to the Elite Eight with a 54-51 win over top-seeded Houston, which played the final 26 minutes Friday night without All-America point guard …

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison’s March Madness run
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison’s March Madness run

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NEW YORK — Sixteen seconds into the game, Jared McCain took a kick-out pass from Kyle Filipowski, swished a 3 from the wing and smiled toward the raucous section of James Madison fans as if to say, better get used to this. McCain scored 22 of his 30 points in the first half and set a Duke record for an …

No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 Duke hosts No. 7 North Carolina following Davis’ 22-point game

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North Carolina Tar Heels at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Duke scores 80.2 points, 10.4 more per game than the 69.8 North Carolina gives up. North Carolina averages 8.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.4 more made shots on average than the 6.6 per game Duke allows. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue …

No. 10 Duke visits Taylor and NC State
9 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 10 Duke visits Taylor and NC State

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Duke Blue Devils at NC State Wolfpack Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -6; over/under is 148 BOTTOM LINE: NC State hosts the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils after Jayden Taylor scored 22 points in NC State’s 79-70 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: 4-6, averaging 75.9 points, 34.0 …

Taylor and NC State host No. 10 Duke
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Taylor and NC State host No. 10 Duke

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Duke Blue Devils at NC State Wolfpack Raleigh, North Carolina; Monday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: NC State hosts the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils after Jayden Taylor scored 22 points in NC State’s 79-70 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. LAST 10 GAMES: Wolfpack: 4-6, averaging 75.9 points, 34.0 rebounds, 12.4 assists, 5.9 steals and 3.3 blocks per …

Filipowski leads No. 10 Duke to big 1st-half showing on way to beating Virginia 73-48
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Filipowski leads No. 10 Duke to big 1st-half showing on way to beating Virginia 73-48

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DURHAM, N.C. — Kyle Filipowski tipped the inbounds pass away near halfcourt, ran it down and was cleared for takeoff on a breakaway. Duke’s energy also was a factor, including one sequence that had both Filipowski and freshman TJ Power dive for a loose ball to start a break that ended with Sean Stewart’s dunk. “I had to show everyone …

Filipowski and the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils host conference foe Virginia
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Filipowski and the No. 10 Duke Blue Devils host conference foe Virginia

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Virginia Cavaliers at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -9; over/under is 124.5 BOTTOM LINE: ACC foes No. TOP PERFORMERS: Jared McCain averages 2.4 made 3-pointers per game for the Blue Devils, scoring 13.6 points while shooting 41.8% from beyond the arc. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Devils: 8-2, averaging 78.4 points, …

No. 9 Duke hosts Boston College after Post’s 21-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

No. 9 Duke hosts Boston College after Post’s 21-point game

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Boston College Eagles at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Saturday, 2 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Boston College faces the No. 9 Duke Blue Devils after Quinten Post scored 21 points in Boston College’s 63-62 loss to the Florida State Seminoles. TOP PERFORMERS: Jared McCain averages 2.1 made 3-pointers per game for the Blue Devils, scoring 12.8 points while shooting …

Mitchell, Foster help No. 9 Duke push past Notre Dame 71-53 to regroup from UNC loss
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell, Foster help No. 9 Duke push past Notre Dame 71-53 to regroup from UNC loss

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DURHAM, N.C. — Jon Scheyer got more of the intensity he wanted form his ninth-ranked Duke team after an emotional rivalry loss, even as the Blue Devils hardly played at lights-out level in beating Notre Dame 71-53 on Wednesday night. “They just beat us up on the glass at times.” Markus Burton scored 19 points for the Fighting Irish, who …

Notre Dame visits McCain and No. 9 Duke
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Notre Dame visits McCain and No. 9 Duke

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -16.5; over/under is 134 BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Duke hosts the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Jared McCain scored 23 points in Duke’s 93-84 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Devils: 8-2, averaging 81.0 points, …

McCain leads No. 9 Duke against Notre Dame after 23-point game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

McCain leads No. 9 Duke against Notre Dame after 23-point game

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Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Duke Blue Devils Durham, North Carolina; Wednesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. 9 Duke faces the Notre Dame Fighting Irish after Jared McCain scored 23 points in Duke’s 93-84 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Devils: 8-2, averaging 81.0 points, 35.8 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.5 blocks …

Bacot, Ingram lead No. 3 North Carolina past No. 7 Duke 93-84 in rivalry game
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Bacot, Ingram lead No. 3 North Carolina past No. 7 Duke 93-84 in rivalry game

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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Third-ranked North Carolina played with confidence and a physical edge to build a lead against rival Duke, then never flinched in protecting its edge no matter how many times the seventh-ranked Blue Devils made a push. “I told my mom before the game, ‘I think I’m going to get like 20 and 10.” It was part …

Tyrese Proctor’s late free throws help No. 12 Duke hold off Clemson 72-71
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Tyrese Proctor’s late free throws help No. 12 Duke hold off Clemson 72-71

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DURHAM, N.C. — Duke coach Jon Scheyer didn’t want to say too much to Tyrese Proctor before the guard headed to the line with 1 second left and the 12th-ranked Blue Devils down a point to Clemson. Proctor hit both free throws to help Duke hang on for Saturday’s 72-71 win, barely averting the program’s first home loss to the …

James’ career-best day, points off turnovers help No. 4 NC State women beat Duke 72-57
11 months ago

James’ career-best day, points off turnovers help No. 4 NC State women beat Duke 72-57

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The AP Top 25 women’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! James scored a career-high 33 points and the Wolfpack had 24 points off turnovers to beat Duke 72-57, regrouping from a loss at Miami days earlier. N.C. State also got another strong floor game from Saniya Rivers while seeing the return of forward River Baldwin …

Pittsburgh hosts No. 11 Duke following Hinson’s 21-point showing
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh hosts No. 11 Duke following Hinson’s 21-point showing

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Duke Blue Devils at Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -5.5; over/under is 147 BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh plays the No. 11 Duke Blue Devils after Blake Hinson scored 21 points in Pittsburgh’s 83-70 win against the Louisville Cardinals. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 6-4, averaging 73.3 points, 37.0 rebounds, 13.3 assists, 6.6 steals and 4.1 …

Pittsburgh hosts No. 14 Duke following Hinson’s 21-point performance
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh hosts No. 14 Duke following Hinson’s 21-point performance

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Duke Blue Devils at Pittsburgh Panthers Pittsburgh; Tuesday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Pittsburgh hosts the No. Pittsburgh is the ACC leader with 41.1 rebounds per game led by Ishmael Leggett averaging 6.2. Duke ranks ninth in the ACC with 24.3 defensive rebounds per game led by Kyle Filipowski averaging 6.6. LAST 10 GAMES: Panthers: 6-4, averaging 73.3 points, 37.0 …

Mitchell leads No. 14 Duke against Notre Dame after 21-point game
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mitchell leads No. 14 Duke against Notre Dame after 21-point game

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Duke Blue Devils at Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend, Indiana; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK LINE: Blue Devils -14.5; over/under is 133.5 BOTTOM LINE: No. Notre Dame scores 62.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer points than the 66.6 Duke gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Irish: 4-6, averaging 62.3 points, 36.3 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.8 …

Notre Dame hosts Mitchell and No. 14 Duke
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Notre Dame hosts Mitchell and No. 14 Duke

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Duke Blue Devils at Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend, Indiana; Saturday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: No. Notre Dame averages 62.8 points per game, 3.8 fewer points than the 66.6 Duke gives up. LAST 10 GAMES: Fighting Irish: 4-6, averaging 62.3 points, 36.3 rebounds, 10.2 assists, 6.3 steals and 2.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.0% from the field. …

Mark Mitchell and Jared McCain boost No. 14 Duke past Syracuse 86-66
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mark Mitchell and Jared McCain boost No. 14 Duke past Syracuse 86-66

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DURHAM, N.C. — Mark Mitchell scored 18 of his career-high 21 points in the first half and Jared McCain finished with 18 points to lead No. It wasn’t about our shooting.” McCain drained four 3-pointers in the first 10:10 of the second half to push Duke to a 65-51 lead. “I didn’t know it was everybody else, too.” Syracuse was …

Duke is counting on Manny Diaz to add to the Blue Devils’ 2-year rise
1 year ago

Duke is counting on Manny Diaz to add to the Blue Devils’ 2-year rise

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Blue Devils are riding a rapid rise from Mike Elko’s two-year coaching tenure, going from a program in steep decline to one preparing for a second bowl straight bowl game. “We are not here to tear down what’s been done, but at the same time …

Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils
1 year ago

Duke hires Penn State DC and ex-Miami coach Manny Diaz to lead Blue Devils

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Duke hired Penn State defensive coordinator Manny Diaz as its head coach on Thursday night. In addition to three seasons as Miami’s coach, he spent six seasons on Chuck Amato’s staff from 2000-05 at North Carolina State, about 20 miles from Duke’s campus in Durham. The …

No. 7 Duke visits Arkansas after Mark’s 34-point game
1 year ago

No. 7 Duke visits Arkansas after Mark’s 34-point game

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The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! 7 Duke Blue Devils after Tramon Mark scored 34 points in Arkansas’ 87-72 loss to the North Carolina Tar Heels. Duke ranks fifth in the ACC with 26.0 defensive rebounds per game led by Kyle Filipowski averaging 6.2. Arkansas scores 80.7 points, 16.5 more per …

Loftis throws for 2 TDs as Duke beats Pitt 30-19
1 year ago

Loftis throws for 2 TDs as Duke beats Pitt 30-19

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Blue Devils got it right to end the regular season as Grayson Loftis threw for two touchdowns and Duke snapped a two-game skid by defeating Pittsburgh 30-19 to secure a second straight winning season Saturday. “It feels amazing,” said Duke defensive end R.J. Oben, one …

No. 9 Duke erases a 10-point first-half deficit to beat Southern Indiana 80-62
1 year ago

No. 9 Duke erases a 10-point first-half deficit to beat Southern Indiana 80-62

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DURHAM, N.C. — Ninth-ranked Duke didn’t have the defensive intensity or frankly the effort to match a pesky one-win opponent for much of Friday night’s first half. Kyle Filipowski had 21 points and 14 rebounds while Duke waited until the second half to push ahead for good in Friday night’s 80-62 win against Southern Indiana. But give credit to Southern …

Tyrese Proctor’s 22 points propel No. 9 Duke past La Salle 95-66
1 year, 1 month ago

Tyrese Proctor’s 22 points propel No. 9 Duke past La Salle 95-66

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DURHAM, N.C. — Tyrese Proctor has joined the scoring parade as No. “It’s probably the closest we’ve had to a 40-minute game so far.” Anwar Gill scored 17 points and Jhamir Brickus posted 13 points for La Salle, which had been off to a 4-0 start for the first time in nine years. “He’s making simple plays and then naturally, …

Mitchell scores career-best 20 to lead No. 9 Duke past Bucknell 90-60
1 year, 1 month ago

Mitchell scores career-best 20 to lead No. 9 Duke past Bucknell 90-60

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DURHAM, N.C. — No. Mark Mitchell scored a career-high 20 points and the Blue Devils rolled past Bucknell 90-60, picking up the pace after second-year coach Jon Scheyer’s first technical foul. “I would say in preparing for an opponent like Duke, you have to talk about their transition and physically and then talk about the scheme,” Bucknell coach John Griffin …

Foster, Filipowski lead No. 9 Duke past No. 18 Michigan State in Chicago
1 year, 1 month ago

Foster, Filipowski lead No. 9 Duke past No. 18 Michigan State in Chicago

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CHICAGO — Hunter Dickinson had 27 points and 21 rebounds, and No. 18 MICHIGAN STATE 65 CHICAGO — Caleb Foster scored 18 points, Kyle Filipowski added 15 and Duke beat Michigan State in the Champions Classic. 5 UCONN 87, MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE 53 HARTFORD, Conn. — Cam Spencer scored 19 of his 25 points in the first half and UConn …

Keshad Johnson’s late basket helps No. 12 Arizona beat No. 2 Duke 78-73 at Cameron
1 year, 1 month ago

Keshad Johnson’s late basket helps No. 12 Arizona beat No. 2 Duke 78-73 at Cameron

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DURHAM, N.C. — Arizona passed every final-minute test in No. Keshad Johnson hit a tough whistle-drawing layup for a three-point play with 46.8 seconds left that pushed Arizona in front on the way to a 78-73 win at Duke on Friday night, marking the Wildcats’ first road win against a top-2 ranked opponent since March 2001. But we’re on a …

Duke wins on final-play FG to top Wake Forest, 24-21
1 year, 1 month ago

Duke wins on final-play FG to top Wake Forest, 24-21

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Todd Pelino kicked a 26-yard field goal on the game’s final play and the Blue Devils, despite using a third-string quarterback, beat Wake Forest 24-21. Wake Forest knows what it’s like to win with a third-stringer because two games ago the Demon Deacons played a third-string …

Jawhar Jordan, No. 18 Louisville’s defense dominate in 23-0 win over Riley Leonard, No. 20 Duke
1 year, 1 month ago

Jawhar Jordan, No. 18 Louisville’s defense dominate in 23-0 win over Riley Leonard, No. 20 Duke

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! That’s a physical brand of football.” Duke quarterback Riley Leonard also returned to action Saturday after reaggravating an ankle injury in the second half of last Saturday’s loss at Florida State. Blue Devils coach Mike Elko said they tried several ways to stop Louisville from getting …

Henry Belin IV throws 2 TD passes in 1st career start, No. 17 Duke beats NC State 24-3
1 year, 2 months ago

Henry Belin IV throws 2 TD passes in 1st career start, No. 17 Duke beats NC State 24-3

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The Blue Devils rode a pair of touchdown throws from Henry Belin IV in his first career start and benefitted from a dominant defensive performance to beat North Carolina State 24-3. “We just knew we got a young quarterback coming in and we have to step …

No. 17 Duke returns from Notre Dame loss to host instate ACC foe NC State
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 17 Duke returns from Notre Dame loss to host instate ACC foe NC State

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! For the Wolfpack, coach Dave Doeren got the spark he was looking for with a quarterback change before last week’s win against Marshall — and he’s hoping that can continue as N.C. State tries to rebound from a bumpy opening month. FACTS & FIGURES Duke and …

No. 17 Duke is taking another big stage with Saturday night’s visit from No. 11 Notre Dame
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 17 Duke is taking another big stage with Saturday night’s visit from No. 11 Notre Dame

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The immediate challenge is stopping the Fighting Irish’s long regular-season winning streak against ACC teams, though it also includes managing the hype that includes luring ESPN’s “CollegeDay” for its first appearance in Durham for a football game after multiple stops there for basketball. “I’d rather wait …

No. 17 Duke tops the list of ACC teams with defenses thriving early under new coordinators
1 year, 2 months ago

No. 17 Duke tops the list of ACC teams with defenses thriving early under new coordinators

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Of that group, Duke, Syracuse and Miami all rank in the top 12 of the Bowl Subdivision ranks for points allowed per game under coordinators hired for the 2023 season; Louisville ranks in FBS’ top third with a new coaching staff under former Cardinals quarterback Jeff …

Defense leads No. 18 Duke over UConn 41-7 in first road test of season
1 year, 3 months ago

Defense leads No. 18 Duke over UConn 41-7 in first road test of season

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Duke passed its first road test of the season at UConn with high marks while preparing for much tougher exams ahead. THE TAKEAWAY Duke: The Blue Devils have outscored opponents 149-35 and next week will be looking to start a season 5-0 …

No. 18 Duke visits winless UConn in a tune-up before a showdown with Notre Dame
1 year, 3 months ago

No. 18 Duke visits winless UConn in a tune-up before a showdown with Notre Dame

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The 18th-ranked Blue Devils are chasing their first 4-0 start since 2018 and have a big game coming next week at home against No. “Last year we didn’t handle that part of the season really well,” Elko said, adding: “I think we have an opportunity to …

Riley Leonard runs for two touchdowns to lead No. 21 Duke over Northwestern 38-14
1 year, 3 months ago

Riley Leonard runs for two touchdowns to lead No. 21 Duke over Northwestern 38-14

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “That’s what you want to do in a game like this.” Jordan Waters also ran for two touchdowns and Jalon Calhoun caught five passes for 112 yards as the Blue Devils opened the season with three straight wins for the second year in a row. “We’re …

Waters helps No. 21 Duke run past FCS opponent Lafayette 42-7 to follow up Clemson upset win
1 year, 3 months ago

Waters helps No. 21 Duke run past FCS opponent Lafayette 42-7 to follow up Clemson upset win

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jordan Waters ran for a career-high 112 yards to go with two scores, helping the 21st-ranked Blue Devils beat Lafayette 42-7 on Saturday night. “When you come off of a short week like that and you’ve got to prepare, you’ve just got to go out there …

Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC opener
1 year, 3 months ago

Leonard helps Duke stun No. 9 Clemson 28-7 in a lopsided ACC opener

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! And now, a game into his second season, he’s led the Blue Devils to their biggest win in years: a shocking upset of ninth-ranked and preseason Atlantic Coast Conference favorite Clemson. “It’s important on the outside, because I think it makes people believe a little bit …

Duke thrived in Mike Elko’s debut season. A tough schedule will be a Year 2 obstacle
1 year, 4 months ago

Duke thrived in Mike Elko’s debut season. A tough schedule will be a Year 2 obstacle

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The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! “We had to build that same foundation that we built last year, and obviously an even better one to take that next step,” defensive tackle DeWayne Carter said. Those sort of things are something I’ve really embraced.” DEFENSIVE CHANGE The Blue Devils have a new defensive …

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