Duke Football Knocks Off Elon To Start 2024 Season

A Recap of the Blue Devils' Victory

The Duke Blue Devils football team opened their 2024 season with a 31-24 victory over the Elon Phoenix. The Blue Devils were led by quarterback Riley Leonard, who threw for 300 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Jaylen Coleman added 100 yards rushing and a touchdown.

The Blue Devils defense was also strong, holding Elon to just 24 points and forcing two turnovers. Linebacker Shaka Heyward led the defense with 10 tackles. The victory was a good start to the season for the Blue Devils, who are looking to improve on their 5-7 record from last year.

Key Stats

• Riley Leonard: 300 passing yards, 2 touchdowns
• Jaylen Coleman: 100 rushing yards, 1 touchdown
• Shaka Heyward: 10 tackles

What's Next for Duke?

The Blue Devils will return to action on September 6th when they host the North Carolina A&T Aggies. The Aggies are coming off of a 9-3 season and are expected to be a tough opponent for the Blue Devils.

The Blue Devils will need to continue to play well on both sides of the ball if they want to defeat the Aggies. The offense will need to be efficient and the defense will need to be stout. If the Blue Devils can do those things, they will have a good chance of winning the game and starting the season 2-0.