Duke Blue Devils vs. Louisville Cardinals: 2023 Week 9 Recap

Quick answer

Louisville Cardinals defeated Duke Blue Devils 23– in Week 9, 2023. Final score: Duke Blue Devils , Louisville Cardinals 23.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Duke Blue Devils	0	0	0	0
Louisville Cardinals	12	3	6	0	23

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Jack Plummer (Louisville) — 104.0 yds · +0.07 EPA/play +1.16 EPA
• Grayson Loftis (Duke) — 15.0 yds · -0.63 EPA/play -3.17 EPA
• Riley Leonard (Duke) — 101.0 yds · -0.46 EPA/play -12.40 EPA

Rushing

• Jawhar Jordan (Louisville) — 153.0 yds · 2 TD +0.21 EPA
• Isaac Guerendo (Louisville) — 45.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Maurice Turner (Louisville) — 24.0 yds -0.19 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Moore (Duke) — 6 rec · 92.0 yds +0.11 EPA
• Jalon Calhoun (Duke) — 5 rec · 56.0 yds +0.09 EPA
• Jamari Thrash (Louisville) — 7 rec · 73.0 yds +0.28 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Jack Plummer	Louisville	18	61.1%	104	0	+0.07	+1.16
Grayson Loftis	Duke	5	60.0%	15	0	-0.63	-3.17
Riley Leonard	Duke	27	33.3%	101	0	-0.46	-12.40

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Duke	Louisville
Plays	49	64
EPA / play	-0.414	+0.040
Total EPA	-20.28	+2.56
Success rate	24.5%	50.0%
Pass EPA / play	-0.487	+0.065
Rush EPA / play	-0.277	+0.030
Yards	181	341

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Duke	6	3	-3.42	Punt
Q1	Louisville	10	72	+5.81	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	6	24	-4.16	Ended
Q1	Louisville	6	49	+2.45	Rush TD
Q1	Duke	3	2	-3.23	Punt
Q2	Louisville	8	32	-0.75	Punt
Q2	Duke	8	64	+2.74	Punt
Q2	Louisville	8	59	+0.48	Field goal
Q2	Duke	3	4	-0.60	Punt
Q2	Louisville	1	-1	-0.71	Ended
Q3	Louisville	13	72	+3.07	Field goal
Q3	Duke	5	-3	-7.15	Interception
Q3	Louisville	3	18	-1.36	Field goal
Q3	Duke	5	7	-2.74	Punt
Q3	Louisville	5	32	-0.23	Punt
Q4	Duke	3	13	-0.15	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass to Jordan Moore for 47 yards (2nd & 18) (+4.22 EPA)
2. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard sacked for a loss of 6 yards (4th & 1) (-4.13 EPA)
3. Q1 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard rushes for 12 yards (3rd & 8) (+2.97 EPA)
4. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawhar Jordan rushes 23 yards for a touchdown (+2.89 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Riley Leonard pass intercepted (-2.43 EPA)
6. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Jack Plummer rushes for 2 yards (4th & 1) (+2.31 EPA)
7. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawhar Jordan rushes for a loss of 8 yards (2nd & 3) (-2.25 EPA)
8. Q1 · Louisville Cardinals · Jawhar Jordan rushes 14 yards for a touchdown (+2.18 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Louisville Cardinals controlled the final (23–) in Week 9.
• Passing edge: Jack Plummer (Louisville) — 104.0 yds.
• EPA edge: Louisville 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 Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals?

Duke Blue Devils 0, Louisville Cardinals 23 in Week 9 of the 2023 college football season.

Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals?

Louisville Cardinals won with a final score of 0–23.

Where can I find the Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401525535.

Who led Duke Blue Devils vs Louisville Cardinals in passing?

Jack Plummer (Louisville) led passers with 104.0 yards.

Full analytics box score

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