The Duke Blue Devils may be used to dominating the Clemson Tigers in basketball, that’s expected. But not this. The Blue Devils did something no one saw coming, They totally dominated the Clemson Tigers as both teams opened their college football seasons Monday night.
The Blue Devils won the game on defense. Clemson had chances and moved the ball well at times.
But the Tigers made a lot of mistakes. And when that happened, the Blue Devils defense made them pay.
Clemson simply can't get out of its own way. pic.twitter.com/ZBgYzHtcr1
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 5, 2023
Clemson will have a lot to work on, no matter the final result here.
The Tigers are absolutely self-destructing. pic.twitter.com/OkvrFzroSN
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 5, 2023
And while Duke wasn’t overpowering offensively, the Blue Devils made the big plays when they needed them.
Riley Leonard gives Duke the lead again with a 44-yard TD run.
Clemson defense had its chances but could not get Leonard down. pic.twitter.com/PVVD2W4bJY
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 5, 2023
Duke capitalizes on the turnover.
Jaquez Moore runs for a 9-yard TD.
Riley Leonard and Jalon Calhoun connect on a two-point try.Clemson is in trouble in this one. pic.twitter.com/urcQUsaIOZ
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 5, 2023
A small halftime lead for Clemson has turned into a convincing loss.
This second half has looked a lot like Florida State/LSU on Sunday night. pic.twitter.com/1PHXBCqrTw
— The Comeback (@thecomeback) September 5, 2023
College football fans were stunned to see the once-dominant Clemson Tigers, one of the favorites to win the ACC, get pushed around by the Blue Devils.
It was a shocker no one saw coming on their 2023 college football bingo card and now with this loss, the No. 9 Tigers find themselves fighting for their lives for the rest of the season to make the College Football Playoffs.
College football fans had a ball ripping Clemson and head coach Dabo Swinney after their loss.
The world reacts to Clemson losing to Duke pic.twitter.com/1JtfhWVkPU
— Nick Perkins (@NickyPerkss) September 5, 2023
This is a disaster for Clemson.
Great job by Duke capitalizing and making them pay. #CLEMvsDUKE
— Greg McElroy (@GregMcElroy) September 5, 2023
The last time Duke defeated a top 10 team was 1989 and the victim that night? you guess it the Clemson Tigers.
Tom Luginbill just said: On the field, there is no discrepancy between Duke and Clemson.
Confirms what I thought watching: This doesn't even *look* like Clemson.
Skill positions and offensive line look completely average.
No special there.
— Aaron Torres (@Aaron_Torres) September 5, 2023
The truth of the matter is, that the Clemson dynasty may have officially died in Durham, North Carolina Labor Day night and even Clemson fans know it.
We simply are not a good football game.
Hates off to Duke. They kicked our asses.
— Clemson Addict (@Clemson_Addict) September 5, 2023
