Sue Anderson the mother of Duke’s David Anderson, celebrates after the Blue Devils’ blocked a Clemson field goal attempt in the third quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Robert Willett
rwillett@newsobserver.com
Durham
The Duke Blue Devils open their 2023 college football season with a 28-7 victory over the Clemson Tigers at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023.
Quarterback Riley Leonard lead the Blue Devils with 175 yards passing and 98 yards rushing, including one touchdown for 44 yards.
Following the victory, Blue Devils fans stormed the field.
Duke fans storm the field to celebrate their 28-7 victory over Clemson on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke players, students and fans celebrate on the field following the Blue Devils’ 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
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Duke fans storm the field to celebrate their 28-7 victory over Clemson on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Myles Jones celebrates in the closing seconds of Duke’s 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke fans storm the field to celebrate their 28-7 victory over Clemson on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke players, students and fans celebrate on the field following the Blue Devils’ 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney is escorted off the field as Duke fans celebrate their 28-7 victory over Clemson on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) slides under Clemson’s Jalyn Phillips (25) after an 11-yard gain in the closing minutes of play on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordan Waters (7) picks up 25 yards on a pass completion from quarterback Riley Leonard in the second quarter against Clemson on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Nate Wiggins (2) and Andrew Mukuba (1) work to stop Duke receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) after a pass from quarterback Riley Leonard for a 10-yard gain in the first quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney reacts to a penalty against his team in the first half against Duke on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Former Duke coach Steve Spurrier is recognized with his 1989 Blue Devil team during the Clemson game on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s R.J. Oben (94) sacks Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) for a nine yard loss in the second quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s R.J. Oben (94) reacts after sacking Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) for a nine yard loss in the second quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Chandler Rivers (0) and Al Blades Jr. (7) try to intercept a pass by Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik (2), that was deflected at the line of scrimmage in the first quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Mike Elko reacts after his team blocked a field goal attempt by Clemson’s Robert Gunn III in the first quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Elko applauds his team during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opening game against Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jeremiah Lewis reacts after a blocked kick during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opening game against Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Leonard runs the ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opening game against Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Phil Mafah (1) hurdles over Duke’s Chandler Rivers (0) for a five-yard gain in the second quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Will Shipley (1) lands in the zone after a 2 yard pass from quarterback Cade Klubnik (2) to give the Tigers a 7-6 lead over Duke in the second quarter on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Clemson’s Tristan Leigh (71) congratulates Will Shipley (1) after scoring on a two-yard pass completion in the second quarter against Duke on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Leonard runs the ball for a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jalon Calhoun and Mehki Wall celebrate following a two-point conversion during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Myles Jones tackles Clemson’s Beaux Collins during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Leonard looks to throw during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 28-7 win over Clemson on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Clemson coach Dabo Swinney and Duke coach Mike Elko enjoy a laugh together prior to their game on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
