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Game Day Central: Notre Dame football vs. Duke Blue Devils

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Notre Dame graduate quarterback Sam Hartman. (John Crothers, Blue & Gold)

The Fighting Irish have a great chance to bounce back after a heartbreaking loss last weekend, as No. 11 Notre Dame (4-1) heads to Durham, N.C. to face No. 17 Duke (4-0). Blue & Gold gets you ready with what you need to know before today’s tilt.

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GAME DAY INFORMATION

Date: Sept. 30, 2023
Site: Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m. ET
Television: ABC
Radio: This game can be heard on Notre Dame IMG affiliates.
Series facts: ND is 5-2 all time against Duke. In their last meeting the Fighting Irish defeated the Blue Devils by a score of 27-13 at Notre Dame Stadium on Sept. 12, 2020. 
Head coaches: Duke — Mike Elko (13-4, second season); Notre Dame — Marcus Freeman (13-6, second season).

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FIVE DUKE PLAYERS TO KNOW

QB Riley Leonard (#13): Marcus Freeman called Leonard ND’s biggest challenge at the quarterback position, and it’s easy to see why. He can beat teams through the air, but he’s especially dangerous as a runner.

OT Graham Barton (#62): Depending on who you ask, Barton could sneak into the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft. He’s as sturdy as they come at left tackle.

RB Jordan Waters (#7): This spot could have gone to any of four skill players, the others being running back Jaquez Moore, wide receiver Jalon Calhoun or wide receiver Jordan Moore. But Waters’ Audric Estimé-level efficiency at 6.6 yards per carry stands out.

DeWayne Carter (#90): Carter is a key disruptor in Duke’s defensive front. If the Blue Devils can contain the ND running game, Carter will probably be a big reason why.

CB Myles Jones (#1): And you thought Sam Hartman was old. Jones is a seventh-year graduate transfer from Texas A&M who medically redshirted the past two seasons. With Duke in 2023, he’s been one of the best cover corners in the country.

GAME PREDICTIONS

Vegas line: ND -5.5…. Over/under 52

Oddshark prediction: ND 41, Duke 35

Tyler Horka: Notre Dame 35, Blue Devils 17

Jack Soble: Notre Dame 34, Duke 27

Kyle Kelly: Notre Dame 34, Duke 31

Todd Burlage: Notre Dame 34, Duke 28

Steve Downey: Notre Dame 27, Blue Devils 23

Full staff predictions article

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