The Duke Blue Devils extended their undefeated streak to 4-0 with a commanding victory over the UConn Huskies, who are yet to find a win this season at 0-4. The final scoreline read 41-7 in favor of the visiting team.

Sep 23, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) runs the ball against the UConn Huskies in the first quarter at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

In an impressive display of football, the Duke Blue Devils took control of the game early on, ending the first quarter with a seven-point lead which they built upon relentlessly. By halftime, they had amassed an additional 20 points while keeping the Huskies scoreless. The third quarter saw another 14 points added by Duke before allowing the Huskies their only touchdown in the fourth quarter.

The Blue Devils' offense was firing on all cylinders as they accumulated a total of 322 yards. Their passing game was particularly effective; quarterback play led to 248 passing yards with a completion rate of approximately 68 percent and one passing touchdown that covered a distance of 22 yards. The ground game added three rushing touchdowns, one from as far out as ten yards.

Sep 23, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass against the UConn Huskies at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Special teams also contributed significantly to Duke's dominance, with field goal kickers achieving two successful attempts out of three, including one from fifty yards out. Punt returns were equally noteworthy; four returns totaled an impressive average gain per return.

Defensively, Duke was just as dominant. They recorded two sacks for lost yardage totaling sixteen and five tackles for loss amounting to thirty-one negative yards against UConn's offense. Furthermore, their defensive efforts resulted in two fumble recoveries – one returned for a touchdown – showcasing their ability not only to stop drives but also to turn defense into scoring opportunities.

Sep 23, 2023; East Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) throws a pass against the UConn Huskies at Rentschler Field at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports

Penalties could have been problematic for some teams but not for Duke; although eight penalties were called against them resulting in fifty-nine penalty yards assessed against them it did not hinder their performance or outcome significantly.

Looking ahead after this resounding victory on turf at Pratt and Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field in East Hartford under outdoor conditions without any roof-type interference and before an unrecorded number of fans due to attendance data being unavailable - The next challenge awaits the Blue Devils back home at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium where they will face off against Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 30th at approximately half-past seven o'clock Eastern Time (ET). Fans eager to support can tune into ABC network broadcasts for live coverage from Durham within North Carolina state lines.

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