Clemson Tigers vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2023 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Clemson Tigers 28–7 in Week 1, 2023. Final score: Clemson Tigers 7, Duke Blue Devils 28.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Clemson Tigers	0	6	0	0	7
Duke Blue Devils	3	3	6	12	28

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

• TEAM (Duke) — 0.0 yds · -0.36 EPA/play -0.36 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Duke) — 175.0 yds · -0.15 EPA/play -4.91 EPA
• Cade Klubnik (Clemson) — 198.0 yds · 1 TD · -0.30 EPA/play -13.70 EPA

Rushing

• Will Shipley (Clemson) — 114.0 yds +0.45 EPA
• Phil Mafah (Clemson) — 131.0 yds -0.75 EPA
• Jordan Waters (Duke) — 63.0 yds · 1 TD +0.10 EPA

Receiving

• Antonio Williams (Clemson) — 7 rec · 56.0 yds -0.33 EPA
• Jalon Calhoun (Duke) — 5 rec · 32.0 yds -0.25 EPA
• Will Shipley (Clemson) — 6 rec · 29.0 yds -0.15 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
TEAM	Duke	1	0.0%	0	0	-0.36	-0.36
Riley Leonard	Duke	33	51.5%	175	0	-0.15	-4.91
Cade Klubnik	Clemson	45	60.0%	198	1	-0.30	-13.70

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Clemson	Duke
Plays	83	64
EPA / play	-0.221	+0.040
Total EPA	-18.36	+2.56
Success rate	50.6%	40.6%
Pass EPA / play	-0.304	-0.155
Rush EPA / play	-0.123	+0.261
Yards	488	374

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Clemson	5	11	-2.59	Punt
Q1	Duke	9	62	+1.70	Field goal
Q1	Clemson	10	49	+0.28	Ended
Q1	Duke	3	4	-2.74	Punt
Q1	Clemson	3	7	-2.00	Punt
Q1	Duke	6	40	-0.61	Field goal
Q2	Clemson	10	29	+0.09	Pass TD
Q2	Duke	6	21	-0.37	Punt
Q2	Clemson	9	35	+0.37	Punt
Q2	Duke	12	58	-1.03	Fumble
Q2	Clemson	2	36	-0.87	Ended
Q3	Duke	5	75	+6.22	Rush TD
Q3	Clemson	7	76	+3.67	Ended
Q3	Duke	3	4	-2.65	Punt
Q3	Clemson	7	62	-1.08	Fumble
Q3	Duke	3	8	-1.37	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-10.95 EPA)
2. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Fumble (-5.46 EPA)
3. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Jordan Waters rushes 36 yards for a touchdown (+4.89 EPA)
4. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard rushes 44 yards for a touchdown (+4.65 EPA)
5. Q4 · Clemson Tigers · Cade Klubnik pass intercepted (-3.82 EPA)
6. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Blocked Field Goal (23 yards) (-3.67 EPA)
7. Q3 · Clemson Tigers · Phil Mafah rushes for 49 yards (1st & 10) (+3.1 EPA)
8. Q2 · Clemson Tigers · Punt (-3.04 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (28–7) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: TEAM (Duke) — yds.
• EPA edge: Duke at 0.04 EPA/play.
• Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Clemson Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils?

Clemson Tigers 7, Duke Blue Devils 28 in Week 1 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Clemson Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 7–28.

Where can I find the Clemson Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525468.

Who led Clemson Tigers vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

TEAM (Duke) led passers with 0.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Clemson Tigers at Duke Blue Devils in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.