DURHAM, N.C. – No. 9 Miami used 524 yards of total offense to defeat Duke, 48-0, on Saturday night at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium.
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The Blue Devils dip to 2-8 overall and 1-8 in ACC play, while Miami improves to 8-1 and 7-1, respectively.
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Duke's nationally ranked opponent jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter and never really looked back. Saturday's loss was the first time the Blue Devils were shut out in a contest since Oct. 4, 2008 when they dropped a 27-0Â decision at Georgia Tech.
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Seventeen of Miami's points were scored off Duke turnovers as the Blue Devils continued to be plagued by giveaways, finishing the game with five.
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Redshirt junior quarterback Chase Brice finished his night 20-of-25 for 94 yards. The Grayson, Ga., native started the contest an impressive 13-of-17, but the Blue Devils couldn't find the end zone. Duke also saw action from redshirt sophomore quarterback Gunnar Holmberg who went five-of-six for 27 yards and an interception.
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Junior running back Mataeo Durant led the rushing contingent with 49 yards on 10 attempts. Senior running back Deon Jackson chipped in with nine carries for 21 yards.
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Junior wide receiver Jake Bobo registered a team-best 36 yards on five receptions. SophomoresEli Pancol and Jalon Calhoun added 22 and 21 receiving yards, respectively.
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Senior defensive end Victor Dimukeje finished with a game-high 10 tackles for his first career double-digit tackle contest. Marquis Waters, Jeremiah LewisandShaka Heyward all earned seven tackles each to help the Duke total.
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On special teams, redshirt freshman punter Porter Wilson booted the ball seven times for 312 yards for an average of 44.6.
Duke travels to Florida State next Saturday for its last regular season contest. Game details for the matchup have yet to be determined.