Blue Devil Blitz Episode 8: Falling Short in Tallahassee

Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke slides to No. 20, North Carolina and Southern California have big losses

After Duke lost its second game of the season to Florida State, the Blue Devils fell four spots in the AP top 25. The Blue Zone breaks down some key parts of the new poll. 

Extra point: Inconsistent passing attack, tale of two halves highlight No. 20 Duke football's loss to Florida State

No. 20 Duke football took its first ACC loss of the season Saturday, falling to No. 4 Florida State by a score of 38-20. With three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead, the Blue Zone breaks down the game. 

No. 16 Duke football kept it tight with Florida State for 3 quarters. But at the elite level, margins are razor-thin

In its newfound success as a top-25 team, Duke has shown the talent and ability to play at an elite level. However, the margin of error against other elite teams is miniscule, and Florida State exposed how quickly a game can change.

CHOPPED: Leonard leaves injured as No. 16 Duke football drops road clash at No. 4 Florida State for first ACC loss

Under the floodlights at Doak Campbell Stadium, No. 16 Duke surrendered the early lead it built in the fourth quarter to fall 38-20 to No. 4 Florida State, handing the Blue Devils their first ACC loss of the year and 22nd in a row to the Seminoles.

5 observations and more from No. 16 Duke football's first half against No. 4 Florida State

Sparks flew in the first half of No. 16 Duke’s matchup with No. 4 Florida State. In a back-and-forth affair at Doak Campbell Stadium that saw the Blue Devils give up a season-high 17 points in a half, they head into the locker room ahead 20-17.

Duke football quarterback Riley Leonard returns from injury, will start against No. 4 Florida State

On Saturday evening, junior quarterback Riley Leonard was confirmed as Duke's starting signal caller against No. 4 Florida State, putting to bed a week of rumors about whether he would make his return from a high-ankle sprain suffered in the final play against Notre Dame in September.

Prop bets for Duke football vs Florida State

Duke travels to Florida State looking to stay undefeated in ACC play. Before the primetime kickoff in Durham, the Blue Zone has some can’t-miss prop bets. 

Beats' picks: Can No. 16 Duke football tackle No. 4 Florida State in heavyweight ACC clash?

No. 16 Duke suits up in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday evening to take on No. 4 Florida State in its biggest ACC clash of the season, with both teams looking to stay undefeated in the conference. The Chronicle's beat writers are here to offer their predictions before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff.

Third and goal: Adapting to atmosphere, sticking to gameplan key to Duke football's success on the road

The 16th-ranked Blue Devils will hit the road to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on the fourth-ranked Seminoles in a marquee matchup. The Blue Zone brings you three keys to a Duke victory.

5 things to know before No. 16 Duke football travels to No. 4 Florida State for blockbuster ACC matchup

Next up, the Blue Devils face perhaps their toughest opponent of the season, as they travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on No. 4 Florida State. Here are five things to keep in mind ahead of Saturday night’s much-anticipated matchup.

X-Factor: Brandon Johnson’s versatility will be key for No. 16 Duke football to stop Florida State’s potent offense

As No. 16 Duke heads on the road to take on unbeaten No. 4 Florida State, the Blue Zone has a key player from each side to keep an eye on. 

Blue Devil Blitz Episode 7: Wolves Blitzed

Scouting the opponent: Duke football's defense must be ready for Florida State's lethal Travis-Coleman duo

On Saturday, head coach Mike Elko’s squad will face likely its best opponent of the season, as Duke will travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on presumed ACC favorite No. 4 Florida State. Let’s take a look at what makes the Seminoles so dangerous.

Column: Belin was fine, but Duke football needs Leonard back to compete with Florida State

The reality is simple: Belin is fine. He played a solid game against N.C. State, working within a scheme that did not hinge on the sort of heroics that only someone as talented as Leonard can execute. But Duke is going to need every weapon it has against the Seminoles.

Film room: Florida State will be the toughest challenge to date for Duke football

No. 16 Duke is on the road again for a Saturday primetime clash against Florida State. The Blue Zone is here to give you a preview of the Seminoles as game day looms.

Duke in the NFL: Jones sits with neck injury, Dimukeje seizes a sack, Bobo and Gray stay solid

It was an injury-filled Week 6 across the NFL, and this affected some former Blue Devils in the league. The Blue Zone breaks down the performances of these Duke football alumni. 

Thoughts on the AP poll: Duke inches ahead, Notre Dame and Washington record big wins

Duke grabbed the No. 16 spot in the AP poll after a runaway victory against N.C. State. The Blue Zone breaks down the movement in the poll after a weekend of dynamic games. 

Extra point: Explosive plays, stingy defense propel Duke football to decisive win against N.C. State

No. 16 Duke football improved to 5-1 with a resounding 24-3 victory against N.C. State. With three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead, the Blue Zone breaks down all of the action. 

'My confidence is high': No. 17 Duke football's win against N.C. State shows that the Blue Devils are set for the future

When it could have chalked up struggles to untimely injuries and laid down during ACC play, the Blue Devils instead responded with an astounding rejection of this narrative, embracing a next-man-up mentality.