The Duke Blue Devils opened their ACC season with a bang, defeating the No. 9 Clemson Tigers 28-7 on Saturday. The Blue Devils were led by quarterback Quentin Harris, who threw for two touchdowns and ran for another. He was aided by running back Deon Jackson, who rushed for a career-high 148 yards.
The Blue Devils defense also played a key role in the victory, holding the Tigers to just seven points. Linebacker Koby Quansah led the way with 11 tackles, while safety Leonard Johnson had an interception and a fumble recovery. Johnson’s interception came in the fourth quarter and sealed the victory for Duke.
The win was a big one for Duke, as it marked their first win over a top-10 team since 2014. It was also their first win over Clemson since 2014. The Blue Devils will look to build on this momentum as they face off against Virginia Tech next week.
The game was a defensive battle throughout, with both teams struggling to move the ball. Duke was able to capitalize on a few key plays, including Harris’ two touchdown passes and Jackson’s big day on the ground. Johnson’s interception was the icing on the cake for the Blue Devils, as it put the game out of reach for Clemson.
Duke’s win over Clemson is a huge boost for their program and should give them confidence going forward. With Harris and Jackson leading the way on offense and Johnson making big plays on defense, the Blue Devils have the pieces in place to make some noise in the ACC this season.
