The Blue Devils are off to a 3-0 start to the season, cruising to victory over NC A&T, 49-20 at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Blue Devils were in complete control from the beginning when QB Riley Leonard threw a touchdown pass on the very first drive of the game. He’d go on to toss one more and run for two others after that while throwing for a nearly-perfect 11 for 12. The Duke rushing attack was formidable too, gaining 222 yards, 66 of those from Riley, on the ground.
NAT 20, DUK 49North Carolina A&T vs. Duke: The Duke Blue Devils improved to 3-0 as they had little trouble getting past North Carolina A&T, 49-20 in front of a great home crowd in Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday. Riley Leonard continued his outstanding play at quarterback, completing 11-of-12 pass attempts for 155 yards and 2 passing touchdowns. Leonard also ran for 56 yards and 2 scores in the win. The Duke defense was stout in the win, recording 4 sacks, 11 tackles for loss and 2 forced fumbles for Mike Elko's club.
NAT 20, DUK 49North Carolina A&T Aggies vs. Duke Blue Devils: Full Highlights
NAT 20, DUK 49Duke quarterback Riley Leonard wasted little time getting the Blue Devils on the scoreboard on Saturday. He capitalized on a good opening kickoff return by lofting a pass to tight end Nicky Dalmolin who went untouched for the touchdown in this ACC Must See Moment.
NAT 20, DUK 49Riley Leonard throws 38-yard TD vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies
NAT 20, DUK 49Riley Leonard throws 4-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Moore
NAT 20, DUK 49North Carolina A&T vs. Duke: The Duke Blue Devils won their home opener 45-17 over North Carolina A&T. Duke only possessed the ball for 7:36 in the first half, but took a 21-14 lead into halftime. The Blue Devils then went off in the third quarter, outsourcing the Aggies 21-3 in the third quarter. Running back Mataeo Durant scored three touchdowns in a game for the second time in two games in the 2021 season. Durant also totaled 69 total yards. Quarterback Gunnar Holmberg passed for 270 yards, ran for 30 yards, and scored two touchdowns on the ground. Wide Receiver Jake Bobo caught nine passes for 90 yards.
NAT 17, DUK 45The North Carolina A&T Aggies came out strong against Duke and put up a good fight, but the Blue Devils pulled away for a 45-17 victory. Duke’s offense was a balanced attack of 283 yards through the air and 150 yards of rushing, however all 6 touchdowns were of the running variety. Running back Mataeo Durant ran for 3 TD’s and quarterback Gunnar Holmberg ran for 2 touchdowns himself.
NAT 17, DUK 45Gunnar Holmberg scores 1-yard Rushing touchdown vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies
NAT 17, DUK 45Gunnar Holmberg breaks off 26-yard rush vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies
NAT 17, DUK 45End Zone! Jordan Moore scores 9-yard Rushing touchdown vs. North Carolina A&T Aggies
NAT 17, DUK 45Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg played well in the Duke home opener, leading the Blue Devils to victory over North Carolina A&T. Holmberg completed 20-27 passes for 270 yards, and he ran the ball for 30 yards and two touchdowns.
NAT 17, DUK 45For the second time in two games in the 2021 season, Duke running back Mataeo Durant has scored three touchdowns in a game. Against North Carolina A&T, Durant finished the game with 41 yards and three touchdowns on 15 carries. He also caught two passes for 28 yards.
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