After a heartbreaking loss last week, Notre Dame is heading to Durham to duke it out with the Blue Devils. College GameDay will join the fun in Durham for the first time.
Duke is ranked the highest its been since 1994 at No. 17. It’s transformed from a 3-9 team in 2021 to an undefeated one, starting the season 4-0 under second-year coach Mike Elko. A win against typical ACC powerhouse Clemson sparked what could be an exciting season for Blue Devils. It’s quite a change to fans, who have long turned to basketball to ease the pain of their football team.
The Irish need to get back on track if they want any hope at making the playoffs now. Their last-second loss to Ohio State with only 10 players on the field shocked the football world and left fans questioning Notre Dame’s return to the top.
The miscommunication displayed by Notre Dame should not be happening if it wants be a playoff team. A solid win on the road would help keep it in the picture. Thing is, the same 10-man defense accident happened earlier in the season against Tennessee State but without scoring consequence. It was due to happen when the Irish ultimately faced an elite team.
Defense will really be the name of the game, as Duke has one of the best in the country. It hasn’t allowed more than 14 points in any game; only three teams have allowed fewer points. It also comes third in passing yards allowed with 143.3 yards per game. The Blue Devil defenders have their work cut out for them in Sam Hartman, though. The Irish QB has 14 touchdowns with no interceptions through four games. Still, Duke will need to convert. It’s won every game by at least 21 points, but Riley Leonard has only two passing touchdowns throughout those four games.
Notre Dame won the latest matchup in 2020, but this will be the first time Elko and Marcus Freeman have faced each other.
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Notre Dame vs. Duke live updates, highlights from Week 5 game
Notre Dame 13, Duke 7
9:55 p.m.TOUCHDOWN – Don’t count the Blue Devils out yet! Jordan Waters just barely gets the necessary yard over the line for a Blue Devil touchdown. With 3:36 to go in the third quarter, Notre Dame leads by 6.
HERE COMES DUKE
5 games in a row for @jordanwaters_ pic.twitter.com/KbVRIAFKP3
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) October 1, 2023
9:50 p.m. – Jaquez Moore gives Duke some hope on this drive, running 24 yards for a first down just short of the red zone.
Notre Dame 13, Duke 0
9:43 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Make it 13 for the Irish. Shrader’s 45-yard field goal veers right but is good.
9:35 p.m. – Mike Elko and Co. can’t catch a break. On a punt from Duke, the ball bounces out of Chris Tyree’s hands on the reception. Duke defenders bounce on it, but it slips away and Ramon Henderson recovers the ball for Notre Dame.
9:23 p.m. – The game is closer than it maybe should be. The Irish are out-receiving Duke 132 yards to 93.
End of second quarter: Notre Dame 10, Duke 0
9:11 p.m. – This time it’s Notre Dame with the luck. Pelino misses another field goal, this time from the 25-yard line. Duke remains scoreless at the half.
9:09 p.m. – Looks like the Blue Devils got a little bit of luck from the Irish. Leonard fumbles, but it’s recovered by Duke. It’s fourth down on the Notre Dame 6.
9:04 p.m. – With no receivers open, Leonard gets the first down himself, rushing for 21 yards to the Notre Dame 22. Less than a minute is left in the first half.
8:50 p.m. – Shrader takes a field goal from 37 yards, but it’s just wide right. Duke takes over with 6:28 remaining in the second quarter.
8:58 p.m. – Mitchell Evans, are you kidding! The tight end uses one hand to receive the ball, bobbles it but maintains enough control to get the 36-yard catch.
MITCHELL EVANS 👀 pic.twitter.com/EjI5QsQArB
— CFB Kings (@CFBKings) October 1, 2023
8:30 p.m. – Leonard is sacked! Javontae Jean-Baptiste and Marist Liufau combine for a 12-yard loss, forcing Duke to punt.
8:26 p.m. FIELD GOAL – Spencer Shrader nails it between the posts from 35 yards to extend Notre Dame’s lead to 10.
End of first quarter: Notre Dame 7, Duke 0
8:21 p.m. – The Blue Devils take down Hartman! Ja’Mion Franklin takes down the Irish QB to force a fourth down. Notre Dame takes over at the Duke 16 to start the second quarter.
8:18 p.m. INTERCEPTION – Xavier Watts comes up big for the Irish! Leonard throws his first interception of the season. Notre Dame takes over the ball at the Duke 13-yard line.
8:03 p.m. – After a solid first drive, the Blue Devils come up short after a missed 38-yard field goal from Todd Pelino.
7:57 p.m. – Riley Leonard starts his night off with his eyes on the prize, finding Jordan Moore for 27 yards with his first pass of the evening.
Notre Dame 7, Duke 0
7:51 p.m. TOUCHDOWN – That’s a Notre Dame touchdown! Audric Estime runs into the end zone to get his team on the board early.
Big number 7️⃣💪#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/8CnB2InW2u
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 1, 2023
7:50 p.m. – Sometimes you have to fake it to make it. The Irish throw off Duke’s special teams by faking a punt of fourth down. Jeremiyah Love runs for 34 yards and a first down.
7:47 p.m. – Sam Hartman wastes no time showing off his skills. His first pass of the game is a 28-yard dagger to Mitchell Evans.
7:45 p.m. – And we’re off! Duke is looking for its first 5-0 season since 1994 while putting an end to Notre Dame’s 29-game win streak against ACC opponents.
6:57 p.m. – Bad news for Notre Dame. Jaden Greathouse is out against Duke due to an injury sustained this week. It’s a major blow to it’s receiver room, as other top receivers Jayden Thomas and Deion Colzie are also out with injuries.
6:42 p.m. – They might be Irish but they don’t need luck.
Irish in the house#GoIrish☘️ pic.twitter.com/DModFDAwek
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) September 30, 2023
6:25 p.m. – The Blue Devils are ready to show what they’re made of against Notre Dame.
On location📍 pic.twitter.com/GCxXh9hLpN
— Duke Football (@DukeFOOTBALL) September 30, 2023
How to watch Notre Dame vs. Duke
Date: Saturday, Sept. 30
Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Location: Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, North Carolina
TV channel: ABC
Live stream: ESPN+, Fubo
The top-25 matchup kicks off at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 30. Viewers can watch the game live from Wallace Wade Stadium on ABC. Streaming options are available on ESPN+ and Fubo, which offers a free trial.