MIAMI GARDENS — The Hurricanes could not hold onto the football on Saturday, and it doomed them Saturday.
Miami turned the ball over eight times, leading to 31 Duke points in a 45-21 loss to the Blue Devils at Hard Rock Stadium on Saturday. The loss dropped Miami back below .500 for the second time this season.
Duke (5-3, 2-2 ACC) forced five fumbles and three interceptions on Saturday, and the Blue Devils took advantage of those opportunities.
The Hurricanes (3-4, 1-2 ACC)l took an early lead on a touchdown pass from Tyler Van Dyke to Colbie Young, but the glow would not last.