DURHAM – Duke quarterback Riley Leonard rushed for three touchdowns and threw for a fourth while the Blue Devils forced eight total turnovers en route to a 45-21 win over Miami in front of 57,421 fans at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Duke built a 17-7 lead at halftime, but the Hurricanes responded with a pair of touchdowns in the first two minutes of the third quarter to grab the lead. Led by Leonard, the Blue Devils closed the game with 28 unanswered to secure the victory.
Safety Brandon Johnson paced Duke with nine tackles, 2.