ncaaf Game Recap
Blue Devils Down California 45-21 - Match Report
Duke won 45-21 on Saturday against California behind a 104-yard receiving performance from Que'Sean Brown at California Memorial Stadium.
The Blue Devils were a -3.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score went OVER the total, which closed at 55.0.
Nate Sheppard rushed for 91 yards, while Jaquez Moore added 56 yards in the win. Que'Sean Brown and Cooper Barkate added 104 and 66 receiving yards respectively.
Kendrick Raphael rushed for 67 yards for California, while LJ Johnson Jr. added 14 yards. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 245 yards for the Golden Bears, while receivers Trond Grizzell and Jacob De Jesus had 56 and 56 yards respectively.
California was outgained by Duke 443-286 yards in Saturday's match, while the important battle of first downs was won 24-20 by the Blue Devils.
The time of possession battle favored Duke as their offense was on the field for 31:03, longer than the 28:57 of their opponents.
Duke heads into a 8 battle against Georgia Tech. California, meanwhile, will have their next action against North Carolina.