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See photos of Duke football’s 38-20 loss to Florida State

By Kaitlin McKeown
Duke’s Jordan Moore is brought down by Florida State’s Kalen DeLoach during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Jordan Moore is brought down by Florida State’s Kalen DeLoach during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

The No. 16 Duke Blue Devils fell 38-20 to the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.

Duke quarterback Riley Leonard, who suffered a high ankle sprain during the Blue Devils’ Sept. 30 loss to Notre Dame, returned to the lineup but was injured in the third quarter when he was sacked.

This is Duke’s first ACC loss of the season.

Duke’s Riley Leonard sits on the field after being injured during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Riley Leonard sits on the field after being injured during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Florida State celebrates on the sidelines following a touchdown late in the second half of the Seminoles’ 38-20 win over Duke on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Florida State celebrates on the sidelines following a touchdown late in the second half of the Seminoles’ 38-20 win over Duke on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Florida State’s Fentrell Cypress II defends an incomplete pass to the endzone intended for Duke’s Jordan Moore during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Florida State’s Fentrell Cypress II defends an incomplete pass to the endzone intended for Duke’s Jordan Moore during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordan Moore is brought down by Florida State’s Kalen DeLoach during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Jordan Moore is brought down by Florida State’s Kalen DeLoach during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaylen Coleman (22) runs the ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Jaylen Coleman (22) runs the ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Chandler Rivers defends against a pass intended for Florida State’s Kentron Poitier during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Chandler Rivers defends against a pass intended for Florida State’s Kentron Poitier during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Florida State fans cheer during the first half of the Seminoles’ 38-20 win over Duke on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Florida State fans cheer during the first half of the Seminoles’ 38-20 win over Duke on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Dorian Mausi (8) tackles Florida State’s Caziah Holmes during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Dorian Mausi (8) tackles Florida State’s Caziah Holmes during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Florida State’s Trey Benson runs the ball past Duke’s Al Blades Jr. during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Florida State’s Trey Benson runs the ball past Duke’s Al Blades Jr. during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke players celebrate in the endzone following an interception that resulted in a touchdown in the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke players celebrate in the endzone following an interception that resulted in a touchdown in the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaquez Moore is tackled by Florida State’s Renardo Green during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Jaquez Moore is tackled by Florida State’s Renardo Green during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Terry Moore is tackled by Florida State’s DJ Lundy during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Terry Moore is tackled by Florida State’s DJ Lundy during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Elko speaks with an official during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke head coach Mike Elko speaks with an official during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaquez Moore runs the ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Jaquez Moore runs the ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 38-20 loss to Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Elko takes the field prior to the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke head coach Mike Elko takes the field prior to the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Leonard (13) takes the field during pregame warmups prior to the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Riley Leonard (13) takes the field during pregame warmups prior to the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Elko watches as Riley Leonard warms up before the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke head coach Mike Elko watches as Riley Leonard warms up before the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Riley Leonard warms up before the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla.
Duke’s Riley Leonard warms up before the Blue Devils’ game against Florida State on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, in Tallahassee, Fla. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com

This story was originally published October 21, 2023 at 7:30 PM.

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