Florida State University (FSU) is on the verge of a 7-0 record for the first time since 2014, as they take on the Duke Blue Devils. The match has garnered extensive attention, with FSU aiming to clinch their 13th consecutive victory and preserve their unbeaten record against Duke. However, the game's dynamics have taken an unexpected turn, with Duke securing their first lead against FSU since 2001, adding a new layer of intrigue to the contest.
Duke on pace to win this game 73-0.
Duke hits a 45-yard field goal. So the fourth-down gamble isn't disastrous, but the Blue Devils still get points out of it 6:48 left 1Q Duke 10 Noles 0
Field goal is good. Duke's lead is 10-0 just past the halfway point of the first quarter.
FSU's defense holds but Duke will attempt a 45-yard field goal.
Duke DL coming up big so far
For those who are not aware: Duke’s defensive front is LEGIT
Florida State has failed to convert fourth and short on consecutive drives. Duke is setting the tone so far up front
Florida State goes for it on 4th-and-short again -- from its own 35 this time -- and Duke stops the Seminoles again. Discretion, valor, etc.
Florida State went for it on 4th and 1 from its own 36 and lost a yard
And #FSU is stuffed AGAIN on fourth and short. Duke takes over around the Noles' 35. Wow
FSU sends its offense out to go for it on 4th and 1...and FSU didn't get it.
Never mind. FSU going for it on 4th and 1.
Duke with their first lead against FSU since 2001 👀 (via @DukeFOOTBALL) https://t.co/miAxczuc5O
Duke up 7-0 early. They're undefeated under Mike Elko when they score first.
Florida State had an explosive rush rate allowed of 12.02% coming into tonight, ranking 113th. Duke with 42-yard TD run to start the scoring.
Impressive opening drive for Duke on the ground - Jaquez Moore turned on the jets for the 42-yard TD to go up 7-0 early.
Indeed, TD. 9:50 left in the first Duke 7 Noles 0
Duke just took its first *lead* against Florida State since 2001, a streak of 11 games. Duke has an 0-19 record all time against Florida State.
Duke strikes first in Tallahassee. Chris Fowler tells us that this is the Blue Devils' first lead over Florida State since... 2001 (12 games). Buckle up.
Jaquez Moore turns the corner and outruns the Florida State defense for a 42-yard TD and Duke is on the board first. Well timed, too, because Leonard badly overthrew Jordan Waters on the previous play off his back foot. They're going to take a look and see if Moore stepped out.
Duke can play some football
Duke with a huge run outside for a score, that's Jaquez Moore bouncing outside. Looks like Kalen DeLoach was held while Cypress had a poor angle as play worked back and outside.
Great run by Duke. Wow. I thought he was out, but it's a fantastic 42-yard touchdown to give the Blue Devils an early lead
Duke defense comes up big early.
Duke D
Duke at Florida State on Saturday night with pole position for Charlotte on the line. What a time to be alive. Florida State gets the ball first. And away we go.
Score predictions for Duke vs. Florida State: https://t.co/L2oJkBQObz
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