Extra point vs. Notre Dame: Fighting Irish defeat Duke in first ever ACC win
By Sasha Richie | September 13, 2020The Blue Devils stayed competitive, but were unable to seal the deal against the Fighting Irish.
The Blue Devils stayed competitive, but were unable to seal the deal against the Fighting Irish.
While Brice’s performance was far from perfect, his afternoon in the shadow of Touchdown Jesus was a clear indication that Duke is on the right track toward finding its rhythm through the air.
Notre Dame finished 7-of-16 on third-downs, but it was two key fourth-down conversions that gave Ian Book and the offense enough opportunity for a comfortable Fighting Irish victory.
It's been a close, low-scoring affair so far, as the Blue Devils trail 10-6 heading into the locker room.
Our beat writers make their predictions for the Blue Devils’ matchup with Notre Dame Saturday, which has the Fighting Irish as a 20-point favorite.
Duke may have the tools to knock off Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind., this Saturday.
After what seemed like an eternity, college football is ready to roll. With an offseason mired in uncertainty behind them, the Blue Devils now embark upon the 13th year of the David Cutcliffe era.
Duke will lean on Chase Brice to upset No. 10 ranked Notre Dame.
The Blue Devils have historically had success against favored opponents in their white uniforms.
This Saturday, Duke will make the trip to South Bend, Ind., to take on No. 10 Notre Dame. Last year’s matchup in Durham resulted in a 38-7 rout in favor of the Fighting Irish, and if Duke wants to avoid a repeat occurrence, it will need all hands on deck this weekend.
If the Blue Devils can catch the Irish off guard and stifle an otherwise powerful offense, the door will be left open for the Blue Devil offense to swing the game in their favor.
Jones' maturity was rewarded with the distinction of co-captaincy.
The 2020 Duke football season will finally commence as head coach David Cutcliffe and the Blue Devils tackle the new landscape of college athletics.
After a couple of tumultuous years of rehab and training, the redshirt senior will suit up again for the Blue Devils, looking to retake his place as one of the best defensive backs not just in the ACC, but in the country.
Exactly one month after Duke suspended all in-person classes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, David Cutcliffe stood in front of a Zoom screen and stressed the necessity of a uniform response across college football.
Rumph enters the 2020 campaign as one of the best defensive lineman in the country.
One step ahead. Intelligent. Trailblazer. Those qualities are why the Joker has continuously evaded Batman and are also why Calhoun led Duke in receiving yards and touchdown receptions in his first year ever playing wide receiver.
While the average fan may turn away from the television or head to the bathroom when the kicking team trots out, the Blue Devils' efforts in between possessions were a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing 2019 campaign.
Here’s why the Blue Devils’ 11-game slate makes me think this will be another rebuilding year for head coach David Cutcliffe’s squad.
The Blue Devils have a sneaky chance to make the ACC Championship Game in 2020.