Live Updates: Miami Hurricanes vs. Duke
After commanding wins in back-to-back seasons against Duke, the Miami Hurricanes should expect a closer contest against the much-improved Blue Devils.
Duke (4-3, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) enters this game as losers of three of its last four contests, but all three defeats were decided by eight points or less. The Blue Devils were bested in Week 7 by North Carolina, 38-35, after quarterback Drake Maye led the Tar Heels on a game-winning touchdown drive.
Miami's season has been inconsistent, but the team has momentum after its first road and ACC win of the year over Virginia Tech last week.
Quarterback Tyler Van Dyke impressed in this win over the Hokies, throwing for 351 yards and a pair of touchdowns. This followed his performance in the previous week against North Carolina, in which the redshirt sophomore signal-caller threw for a career-best 496 passing yards.
UM's offense has also seen the emergence of redshirt freshman and JUCO transfer Colbie Young, whose blend of size and ball skills has ignited a Hurricanes' wide receiver room that has faced criticism this season.
The Blue Devils, in contrast to Miami (3-3, 1-1 ACC), have built their offensive identity on a strong rushing attack, led by quarterback Riley Leonard. The sophomore leads Duke with 420 rushing yards.
The running back trio of sophomore Jaquez Moore and juniors Jaylen Coleman and Jordan Waters also highlights Duke's rushing offense, which ranks 24th nationally in rushing yards per game.
Follow along for live updates from All Hurricanes throughout today's contest.
Live thread for Miami vs. Duke
END FOURTH QUARTER: Duke 45, Miami 21-FINAL
(3:48 p.m.) Miami will fall short, and will have some serious questions to answer going forward, especially concerning injuries.
(3:46 p.m.) Duke's got the ball with less than two minutes in the game. This one is just about cooked folks. Duke 45, Miami 21 (Q4 1:10).
(3:39 p.m.) Garcia has another pass picked off and this one's returned for a touchdown. It's getting ugly in Miami Gardens. Duke 45, Miami 21 (Q4 4:56).
(3:37 p.m.) Miami's defense gets a stop and forces a Duke punt. Hurricanes take over at their own 14-yard line.
(3:31 p.m.) Garcia's pass is picked off again and the wheels are starting to come off for Miami.
(3:24 p.m.) Duke RB Jordan Waters scores from 2-yards out and puts Duke up three scores. Duke 38, Miami 21 (Q4 10:12).
(3:21 p.m.) After their offense stalls, Miami coughs up a fumble and Duke recovers. Blue Devils have the ball at the Canes 25-yard line.
(3:12 p.m.) Duke QB Leonard runs in for an 11-yard TD. It's a two score game again. Duke 31, Miami 21 (Q4 14:06).
END THIRD QUARTER: Duke 24, Miami 21
(3:07 p.m.) The third quarter sees Miami's offense resurge in a big way. Backup QB Garcia threw two touchdowns in the period and the Hurricanes defense held Duke to just one score. The Hurricanes will head to the fourth and final quarter down by just three points. Duke will have the ball to start Q4. Duke 24, Miami 21 (Q4 15:00)
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END SECOND QUARTER: Duke 17, Miami 7
(2:02 p.m.) Garcia's pass is intercepted by Duke safety Jaylen Stinson. That will end the first half.
(1:52 p.m.) Garcia's first drive will end around midfield as Miami is forced to punt. Duke will take over at their own 16-yard line.
(1:51 p.m.) Miami OL Jonathan Denis is helped off the field with an apparent leg injury.
(1:47 p.m.) Jake Garcia is in at QB for the Hurricanes.
(1:45 p.m.) Miami LB Caleb Johnson gets a sack on third down and Duke is held to a 28-yard FG. Duke 17, Miami 7 (Q2 6:53).
(1:41 p.m.) Hurricanes QB Van Dyke is sacked and fumbles. Duke recovers inside the Miami 10 yard line. Van Dyke's down on the field with what looks like a shoulder injury.
(1:32 p.m.) Miami goes three-and-out and they'll punt from their own end zone.
(1:30 p.m.) Miami holds on to this kick off and they'll start this drive at their own 15-yard line.
(1:25 p.m.) Duke QB Leonard scores another touchdown on the ground and gives Duke the lead. Duke 14, Miami 7 (Q2 12:01).
(1:23 p.m.) Miami WR Key'Shawn Smith fumbles the kick return and Duke recovers at the 25-yard line.
(1:19 p.m.) Duke QB Riley Leonard scrambles in for the Duke score from 7 yards out. Miami 7, Duke 7 (Q2 13;48).
(1:13 p.m.) END FIRST QUARTER: Miami 7, Duke 0
(1:12 p.m.) Hurricanes RB Jaylan Knighton fumbles after catching a pass and Duke recovers. They'll start near the red zone at Miami's 23-yard line.
(1:01 p.m.) Miami fails to convert on fourth-and-one. Duke will take over at their own 22-yard line.
(12:56 p.m.) Miami forces a three and out and Duke punts. The Hurricanes start on their own 26-yard line.
(12:52 p.m.) Duke will begin their second drive at their own 25-yard line after the touchback.
(12:48 p.m.) Miami QB Tyler Van Dyke finds WR Colbie Young in the end zone from seven yards out and Miami is on the board first. That caps off a 10 play, 46-yard drive. Miami 7, Duke 0 (Q1 10:28).
(12:46 p.m.) Miami backup QB Jacurri Brown rushes forward to convert on fourth and short. It's first-and-goal for the Canes.
(12:35 p.m.) Miami safety James Williams forces and recovers a fumble on Duke's second play. The Hurricanes take over at the 46-yard line.
(12:33 p.m.) The Duke Blue Devils receive the opening kick and will start their drive at their own 25-yard line.
(Noon): Running back Henry Parrish Jr., tight end Will Mallory, center Jakai Clark, cornerback Tyrique Stevenson and wide receiver Jacolby George are all warming up in full uniform.
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