Elon Phoenix vs. Duke Blue Devils: 2024 Week 1 Recap

Quick answer

Duke Blue Devils defeated Elon Phoenix 26–3 in Week 1, 2024. Final score: Elon Phoenix 3, Duke Blue Devils 26.

Game summary

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Elon Phoenix	0	0	0	3	3
Duke Blue Devils	3	6	9	6	26

Stars of the game

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

Passing

• Maalik Murphy (Duke) — 243.0 yds · 2 TD · +0.29 EPA/play +10.30 EPA
• Jack Salopek (Elon) — 38.0 yds · +0.37 EPA/play +1.86 EPA
• incomplete (Elon) — 0.0 yds · -0.70 EPA/play -5.60 EPA

Rushing

• TJ Thomas Jr. (Elon) — 30.0 yds -0.43 EPA
• Star Thomas (Duke) — 23.0 yds -0.65 EPA
• Rushawn Baker (Elon) — 36.0 yds +0.06 EPA

Receiving

• Jordan Moore (Duke) — 7 rec · 112.0 yds +0.49 EPA
• Chandler Brayboy (Elon) — 6 rec · 30.0 yds -0.32 EPA
• Eli Pancol (Duke) — 7 rec · 81.0 yds +0.74 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Maalik Murphy	Duke	35	77.1%	243	2	+0.29	+10.30
Jack Salopek	Elon	5	100.0%	38	0	+0.37	+1.86
incomplete	Elon	8	0.0%	0	0	-0.70	-5.60
incomplete	Duke	8	0.0%	0	0	-1.26	-10.08
Matthew Downing	Elon	19	57.9%	18	0	-0.72	-13.69

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Elon	Duke
Plays	61	69
EPA / play	-0.474	-0.164
Total EPA	-28.90	-11.32
Success rate	27.9%	37.7%
Pass EPA / play	-0.545	+0.005
Rush EPA / play	-0.395	-0.443
Yards	130	305

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Elon	1	0	-0.94	Ended
Q1	Elon	2	-1	-2.45	Punt
Q1	Duke	13	68	+1.90	Field goal
Q1	Elon	4	-13	-5.17	Punt
Q1	Duke	5	18	-1.78	Punt
Q1	Elon	4	10	-2.54	Punt
Q1	Duke	4	11	-2.34	Punt
Q2	Elon	9	23	-1.47	Ended
Q2	Duke	6	17	-4.44	Ended
Q2	Elon	9	46	+0.33	Missed FG
Q2	Duke	3	69	+5.86	Rush TD
Q2	Elon	2	5	-0.69	Ended
Q3	Duke	10	45	-0.16	Field goal
Q3	Elon	3	-4	-3.09	Punt
Q3	Duke	3	0	-3.51	Punt
Q3	Elon	3	1	-2.27	Punt

Biggest EPA swings

1. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy to Jordan Moore;-pt Conversion failed — Pass Incompletion (a loss of 62 yards) (-5.75 EPA)
2. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass to Jordan Moore for 47 yards (2nd & 7) (+3.39 EPA)
3. Q1 · Elon Phoenix · Matthew Downing sacked for a loss of 9 yards (3rd & 2) (-3.35 EPA)
4. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass intercepted (-3.31 EPA)
5. Q3 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy to Nicky Dalmolin — Pass Incompletion (no gain) (-3.3 EPA)
6. Q4 · Elon Phoenix · Rush (4th & 2) (-3.18 EPA)
7. Q4 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol for a touchdown (7 yards) (+2.97 EPA)
8. Q2 · Duke Blue Devils · Maalik Murphy pass to Eli Pancol for 55 yards (2nd & 3) (+2.85 EPA)

Key takeaways

• Duke Blue Devils controlled the final (26–3) in Week 1.
• Passing edge: Maalik Murphy (Duke) — 243.0 yds, 2 TD.
• EPA edge: Duke at -0.164 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 Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils?

Elon Phoenix 3, Duke Blue Devils 26 in Week 1 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils?

Duke Blue Devils won with a final score of 3–26.

Where can I find the Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628584.

Who led Elon Phoenix vs Duke Blue Devils in passing?

Maalik Murphy (Duke) led passers with 243.0 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

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