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Duke Upsets Clemson for 1st Victory Over Top 10 Team in 30 Years

In a stunning turn of events, the Duke Blue Devils, under the leadership of Mike Elko, clinched their first victory against a top-10 opponent since 1989. That&#8217;s right, it&#8217;s been over 30 years since the Blue Devils have managed to conquer such a highly-ranked adversary. The victim this time? The 14-point-favored Clemson Tigers, who lost 28-7 to Duke.
The Blue Devils, who stood as a 14-point underdog, defied expectations and looked dominant throughout. It&#8217;s ironic that the more competent side, on paper at least, was not supposed to be Duke. Historically, even with multiple missteps, teams of Clemson&#8217;s caliber have had the skill and resilience to bounce back and defeat opponents like Duke.
Yet, Clemson&#8217;s performance was puzzling. The Tigers moved the football easily, not even punting once in the second half. Still, their efforts did not translate to points on the scoreboard. A series of unfortunate errors, including multiple fumbles in the red zone, crippled their chances.
Analyzing their performance, the first three drives in the second half were especially telling. The Clemson Tigers had three extended drives, culminating in a missed field goal and two promising touchdown drives abruptly ended by fumbles. In the competitive realm of college football, such mistakes can be costly, and Clemson paid the price.
For teams of Clemson&#8217;s reputation, such setbacks against heavyweights like Florida State or USC might be understandable, but faltering against Duke is surprising, to say the least.
While this victory is monumental for the Duke Blue Devils, the outcome raises critical questions for the Clemson Tigers. Once revered as the pinnacle of college football, the current scenario paints a bleak picture for their future. With the college football landscape constantly evolving, the Tigers must introspect, adjust, and respond to ensure they regain their esteemed position in the world of college football.
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The Duke Blue Devils shocked the college football world on Monday when they picked up their first top-ten victory in 30 years, knocking off the Clemson Tigers.

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