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Quentin Harris completed 10 of his 24 pass attempts for 156 yards and one touchdown in his final game as a Blue Devil

Extra point vs. Miami: Duke football finishes season with Senior Day victory

By Tevyn Fudge | December 1, 2019

Duke snapped a five-game losing streak with a commanding 27-17 win against the Miami Hurricanes in its season finale.

Duke football topples Miami in regular-season finale amid nasty weather

By Shane Smith | November 30, 2019

Despite the win, the Blue Devils' season will likely come to an end with the team missing a bowl game for the first time since 2016 and for just the second time in eight years.

Mataeo Durant's 56 rushing yards in the first half led all runners.

Five observations and more from Duke football's first half against Miami

By Shane Smith | November 30, 2019

Duke's defense has kept the Blue Devils competitive against Miami.

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By Christian Olsen | 12/09/2019

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By Lily Levin | 12/09/2019

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By Leah Abrams | 12/09/2019

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By Jake Satisky | 12/08/2019

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Will Quentin Harris and company be able to turn it around Saturday?

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Third and goal: Duke football looking for explosive plays against Miami

By Jake C. Piazza | November 30, 2019

If the Blue Devils have any hope of sneaking into a bowl game, they will need to create the big play.

Can the Blue Devils leave Saturday's contest celebrating?

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Beats' picks: Can Duke football end the regular season on a high note against Miami?

By Dilan Trivedi , Derek Saul , Shane Smith , Evan Kolin and Ramona Naseri | November 30, 2019

Prior to each Duke football game, The Chronicle’s Evan Kolin, Ramona Naseri, Derek Saul, Shane Smith and Dilan Trivedi make their predictions for the contest and we’ll track their records throughout the season.

Quentin Harris will likely be playing his last game in a Duke uniform Saturday.

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Duke football to host Miami in likely last game of 2019

By Max Rego | November 28, 2019

The Blue Devils' focus remains with their chance to end the regular season on a high note this Saturday.

How can David Cutcliffe's Duke squad get into a bowl game despite its subpar record?

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About APR: How a 5-win Duke football team could qualify for a bowl game

By John Markis | November 26, 2019

The Chronicle takes a closer took into how the Blue Devils could benefit from a rarely mentioned metric: the Academic Progress Rate.

Damond Philyaw-Johnson returned two kickoffs for touchdowns, just the 25th occurrence of the feat in NCAA history

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Extra point vs. Wake Forest: Duke football loses fifth straight, jeopardizes bowl game eligibility

By Tevyn Fudge | November 24, 2019

In the 39-27 loss, Duke likely lost its chance of playing in a third consecutive bowl game.

It was wet and sloppy Saturday at BB&T Field, forcing both teams' offenses to rely heavily on the run.

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Wake Forest squelches Duke football in disappointing loss

By Glen Morgenstern | November 23, 2019

Duke is now guaranteed to finish below .500 on the year, putting its bowl hopes in serious jeopardy.

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris fought through a constant downpour in the first half against Wake Forest.

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Five observations and more from Duke football's first half against Wake Forest

By Glen Morgenstern | November 23, 2019

Duke has squelched its way to only a three-point deficit at halftime in a wet evening matchup against Wake Forest. The Blue Devils trail 13-10.

Syracuse bottled Duke up last week.

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Beats' picks: Will Duke football get a desperation win against Wake Forest?

By Dilan Trivedi , Derek Saul , Shane Smith , Evan Kolin and Ramona Naseri | November 22, 2019

Prior to each Duke football game, The Chronicle’s Evan Kolin, Ramona Naseri, Derek Saul, Shane Smith and Dilan Trivedi make their predictions for the contest and we’ll track their records throughout the season.

Deon Jackson only rushed for 2.5 yards per carry in last week's loss to Syracuse.

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X-Factor: Duke football needs big game from Deon Jackson to keep bowl hopes alive

By Max Rego | November 22, 2019

Wake Forest can't stop the run effectively. Will Deon Jackson exploit that?

Leonard Johnson and the Blue Devils' secondary will need to create turnovers against Wake Forest to spark the offense.

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Third and goal: Duke football needs to rise to the occasion against Wake Forest

By Em Adler | November 21, 2019

The Blue Devils are winless in four games this season against opponents that have been ranked in the AP Top 25 at some point, and the Demon Deacons ranked No. 22 two weeks ago.

David Cutcliffe's Duke squad must rebound Saturday if it wants to clinch bowl eligibility.

SPORTS | FOOTBALL

Duke football to face Wake Forest in must-win battle on the road

By Evan Kolin | November 20, 2019

Duke enters a must-win game on the road against Wake Forest this weekend.

Duke defensive end Chris Rumph II called last season's loss to Wake Forest an "embarrassment."

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Scouting the opponent: Duke football looking to overcome past demons against Wake Forest

By Cam Polo | November 20, 2019

Here are a few things to look for when the Blue Devils travel to Winston-Salem, N.C. Saturday evening.

Jamison Crowder has three touchdown receptions on the season.

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Duke in the NFL: Jamison Crowder wins revenge game against Washington

By Alex Jackson | November 18, 2019

The fourth round pick led the team with five receptions, accounting for 76 yards and the 29-yard touchdown.

Quentin Harris completed just 19-of-36 passes for 157 yards and two interceptions in the stunning defeat.

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Extra point vs. Syracuse: Duke football hands the Orange their first conference win of the season

By Tevyn Fudge | November 17, 2019

In its fourth-ever meeting with Syracuse, Duke suffered an embarrassing 49-6 loss, snapping its undefeated streak against the Orange.

Duke's offense could not put together consistent drives against a subpar Orange defense.

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Duke football hits new low in 'stunning' defeat to Syracuse

By Dilan Trivedi | November 17, 2019

Syracuse stunned a Duke team that struggled —at some times looking inept—on both sides of the ball, lacked energy and were demoralized.

The Blue Devils' 2019 season reached a low point Saturday.

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INDEFENSIBLE: Duke football dismantled by lowly Syracuse team, bowl eligibility in doubt

By Evan Kolin | November 16, 2019

The Blue Devils suffered their most embarrassing loss in an already disappointing 2019 season.

Deon Jackson and the Duke rushing attack could not get going against the Orange's typically porous rushing defense.

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Five observations and more from Duke football's first half against Syracuse

By Dilan Trivedi | November 16, 2019

Syracuse pulled out to an early 14-6 over the first 30 minutes of the contest.