All eyes on QBs in Duke vs. NC State game Saturday. How to watch, stream, betting odds
After a season-and-a-half as an understudy, Henry Belin is highly likely to be in a spotlight position for Duke football this Saturday night.
The redshirt freshman quarterback will be in charge of running the No. 17 Blue Devils’ offense against N.C. State if, as expected, Riley Leonard is unable to play due to his right ankle injury.
Duke’s starter in each of the last 18 games over the last two seasons, Leonard was injured at the end of Duke’s most recent game, a 21-14 loss to Notre Dame on Sept. 30. Duke coach Mike Elko said Leonard is making strong progress and he will return this season.
At the same time, Belin is prepared to start when Duke (4-1, 1-0 ACC) plays the Wolfpack (4-2, 1-1) at Wallace Wade Stadium.
“Henry is more than ready,” Duke safety Brandon Johnson said. “We saw him early in the season. He’s performed well. He’s confident and I think he’s more than ready for this moment.”
Belin has played in two games this season, completing all eight passes he’s thrown. At the same time, his lack of experience could be a concern against an NC State defense that leads the ACC with 21 sacks this season.
Leonard only threw one interception over Duke’s first five games this season. N.C. State has picked off seven passes. Only Louisville (eight) has more interceptions this season among ACC teams.
So, Belin’s been making sure he’s prepared.
“He’s working hard every day,” Duke wide receiver Sahmir Hagans said. “Henry’s one of the hardest workers on our team.”
Kickoff time + TV channel for NC State-Duke
ACC Network is available on Spectrum cable and major satellite services like DirecTV and Dish Network.
How to stream the Wolfpack vs. Blue Devils matchup
ACC Network is available on major streaming platforms, like DIRECTV Stream, fuboTV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV and Sling.
Betting odds
Duke is a 3.5-point favorite, with the over-under at 46.5 points.
Game day details: NC State vs. Duke
Teams: N.C. State Wolfpack (4-2, 1-1 ACC) vs. No. 17 Duke Blue Devils (4-1, 1-0 ACC)
Where: Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham
Date: Saturday, Oct. 14
Time: 8 p.m.
TV: ACC Network
Betting line: Duke by 3.5 points
Series history: Duke leads the all-time series with NC State, 41-37 with five ties. This is just the second time the teams have played in the last 10 seasons. The perennial rivalry game between the teams ended after the 2003 season due to ACC expansion and the division setup. Since then, NC State and Duke have only played four games, with each winning twice.
Pregame reading
Who will be Duke football’s starting QB against NC State? What coach Mike Elko said
NC State football loses another key defender for season. What that means for Wolfpack
NC State football holds off Marshall. Three takeaways from the Pack’s wild 48-41 win
A ‘limitless’ talent: Why Duke football’s Jordan Moore is primed for a breakout season
How Duke football’s Graham Barton went from lacrosse to being the ACC’s top left tackle
This story was originally published October 12, 2023 at 6:00 AM.