Duke Blue Devils running back Jaylen Coleman runs past North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Janaz Sumpter during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022.
Kaitlin McKeown
kmckeown@newsobserver.com
The Duke Blue Devils defeated the N.C. A&T Aggies 49-20, Saturday night, Sept. 17, 2022.
Duke coach Mike Elko and the Blue Devils are 3-0, matching last season’s win total.
Quarterback Riley Leonard completed his first 11 passes, including a pair of first-half touchdown throws to lead the Blue Devils in the win.
Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles tackles North Carolina A&T Aggies quarterback Jalen Fowler, causing him to fumble the ball, during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard, center, celebrates with teammates following a Blue Devils touchdown during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke wide receiver Jordan Moore runs the ball past the Aggie defense during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard runs the ball past North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Avarion Cole during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jaylen Coleman is brought down by North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Avarion Cole during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jalon Calhoun carries the ball past North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Aaron Harris during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko applauds his team during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters fends off North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Ty Williams Jr. during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Fans in the student section cheer prior to the fourth quarter of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils defensive back Jaylen Stinson tackles North Carolina A&T Aggies wide receiver Jamison Warren during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jaylen Coleman is tackled by North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive lineman Jhyheem Pittman during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils defensive back Darius Joiner tackles North Carolina A&T Aggies quarterback Eli Brickhandler during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters runs the ball under pressure from North Carolina A&T Aggies defensive back Janaz Sumpter during the first half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils wide receivers Malik Bowen-Sims and Darrell Harding Jr. congratulate running back Eric Weatherly after he scored a touchdown during the second half of Dukes game against North Carolina A&T at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
