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FINAL: Duke 28, Clemson 7

September 4, 2023
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Clemson will open a season on Labor Day evening for the second straight year when the ninth-ranked Tigers face the Duke Blue Devils on Monday, Sept. 4.

Clemson enters the game as the reigning ACC champions after winning its league-leading 21st all-time ACC title last season. The Tigers are 15-4-1 all-time in conference openers of seasons following ACC titles, which includes wins in conference openers following each of Clemson's six ACC titles from 2015-20.

Clemson opened its 2022 ACC title-winning campaign on Labor Day night a year ago, defeating Georgia Tech, 41-10, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. The Tigers' final offensive play was a three-yard touchdown pass by Cade Klubnik, his first career touchdown pass in his first career game.

On Monday, Klubnik is expected to make his first career regular-season start, as last December, he became the first Clemson quarterback since the modernization of Clemson's quarterback position in 1953 to make his first career start in a postseason game. 

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FINAL: Duke 28, Clemson 7

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Good evening everyone! Y'all ready for some Clemson football? Let's get this 2023 season underway. Just over an hour away from kick in Durham between the Blue Devils and Tigers.
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Yes, sir!!!
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Checking in! Let's go!
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7:56p, 9/4/23
I'm ready for this one. It's been a long weekend.

Who throws for more yards? Cade or Leonard?

Go Tigers!!
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We've sat around all weekend waiting for this one.

Kick is just minutes away.
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I'll take Cade. I think our defense wins the day, but Leonard might have more chances late if Duke is down.
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Duke has won the toss and deferred until the 2nd half, which means we'll get a look at the new revamped offense with Cade Klubnik first.
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Looked like Cade didn't have the ball well on that third-down throw.
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The ball sailed on Cade Klubnik on a ball intended for Jake Bringinstool on 3rd down. Tigers will be forced to punt with 12:45 to play in the opening quarter. Just getting going in Durham.
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Andrew Mukuba recovers what appears to be a fumble. It was hard to tell in real time.
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Looked like he was down to me, but those first replays didn't show much to overturn the call.
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Looked like he was down to me, but those first replays didn't show much to overturn the call.
I agree.
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The runner was down and Duke will retain possession in Clemson territory.
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21-yard FG is good. A good goal line stand for the Tigers D after being pushed around on the first drive.

Duke 3, Clemson 0 with 9:19 to play in the first.
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Antonio Williams with two big catches on this drive.... you can tell Riley's plan early is to get him involved along with the inside run game.
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The field goal is blocked. And Clemson comes away empty.

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Duke goes 3-and-out and we had our first Peter Woods sighting on the last drive.

Bringing the heat on Riley Leonard. Tigers O will take over with 4:15 to play in the first. No score.
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And Clemson goes three and out. Pass was deflected on the first play and then a wide receiver screen on 3rd down. Clemson's offense off to a slow start.
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I'll take Cade. A slow start but this offense should break open eventually. Too many weapons that haven't touched the ball much yet for Clemson.
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END 1Q: Duke 3, Clemson 0

Blue Devils driving with a catch and run from Riley Leonard to Jaquez Moore.
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Tigers with 67 yards of offense right now at the end of 1. I feel like it's only a matter of time. I thought the offense would take a little bit to get going. I'm not really surprised.
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Peter Woods looks good in that #11. Big third down coming up here and he's right in the center of the defense.
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The punt is muffed by Duke and recovered by Wade Woodaz.

The first break of the night for Clemson right there.
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This hasn't been the offensive explosion I was hoping for. Huge play here!
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The Tigers looked clinical in the red zone after the punt recovery. Shipley is off to a good start, as expected.
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Touchdown Clsmon. Cade Klubnik connects with Will Shipley out of the backfield for the touchdown. Tigers cash in on the muffed punt.

Clemson leads 7-6.
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Timeout Clemson. Riley Leonard just picked up the first down with his legs

9:17 to play before the half. Tigers up by a point at 7-6. How about Wade Woodaz with a big hit there on first down?
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Wade Woodaz is putting his stamp on this game. He's made three plays already in the first 6 minutes of Q2. We had high expectations for him, and he's been up to the task so far.
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Funny thing is that people said all offseason that this game would be tougher than expected. Than when it is, everyone is going crazy.

Just keep playing hard Tigers! The defense has had some poor moments, but they are flying around the field.
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Excellent coverage there on the shallow route by Andrew Mukuba. He made the tackle immediately once he made the catch.

Blue Devils will punt with 7:13 to play before the half. Tigers will start the next series backed up inside their own territory, leading 7-6 when play resumes.
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Swinney ripping Williams for that decision-- could have been costly.
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Heck of a spin more there by Oben. Put Leigh on skates.

3rd-and-19 upcoming for Clemson.

7-6 Tigers
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Jaquez Moore fumbles. Jeremiah Trotter forces the fumble and Mukuba recovers. Another turnover for the Blue Devils. If Mukuba doesn't get tripped up, that's a house call.
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