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Duke Begins Their Season With A Loss To Notre Dame In South Bend

Duke’s season on the gridiron didn’t start out the way they would have liked.

Why?

Because they lost to Notre Dame in South Bend!

Why?

Because they were outscored by Notre Dame in the second quarter 10-3. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/9/12/football-duke-drops-season-opener-at-no-10-notre-dame-27-13.aspx

While Notre Dame won their inaugural game as a brief member of the Atlantic Coast Conference.

How?

Notre Dame had a balanced attack led by sophomore running back Kyren Williams. In his first career start, Williams tallied 112 yards on the ground, 93 yards receiving and two rushing touchdowns. Williams became the first Irish player in the last 25 years to record 90+ yards rushing and receiving in the same game.”according to https://und.com/irish-tame-blue-devils-27-13/

Duke will now prepare for their home opener verses Boston College!

When?

Saturday September 19, 2020!

Where?

At Brooks Field @Wallace Wade Stadium where Chase Brice will make his home debut and Duke will look to bounce back from their season opening loss verses Notre Dame in South Bend.

The last time Duke and Boston College met on the gridiron was five years ago!

Where?

In Durham North Carolina where Duke topped Boston College in a low scoring affair!

How?

Senior kicker Ross Martinaccounted for all nine of Duke's points to lead the Blue Devils to a hard-fought 9-7 ACC football victory on a rainy afternoon on Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2015/10/3/210391697.aspx