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Duke opens season at home with win over Elon. Here are game photos

The Duke Blue Devils opened the 2024 football season with a 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.

The win is the first for new head coach Manny Diaz, who was hired following Mike Elko’s departure to Texas A&M.

Redshirt sophomore quarterback Maalik Murphy, a transfer from Texas, threw for 291 yards and two touchdowns.

The Blue Devils will face Northwestern next Friday on the road.

Duke head coach Manny Diaz waves to fans as he walks off the field following the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz waves to fans as he walks off the field following the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy throws a pass during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy throws a pass during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Chandler Rivers brings down Elon’s Rushawn Baker during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Chandler Rivers brings down Elon’s Rushawn Baker during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Aaron Hall and Kendy Charles celebrate following a defensive stop during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Aaron Hall and Kendy Charles celebrate following a defensive stop during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jaquez Moore is tackled by Elon’s Khalil Baker during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jaquez Moore is tackled by Elon’s Khalil Baker during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz speaks with Javon Harvey during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz speaks with Javon Harvey during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
The Duke defense pressures Elon’s Rushawn Baker (23) during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
The Duke defense pressures Elon’s Rushawn Baker (23) during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jeremiah Hasley scores a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jeremiah Hasley scores a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Chandler Rivers (0) tackles Elon’s Chandler Brayboy during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Chandler Rivers (0) tackles Elon’s Chandler Brayboy during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 26-3 win over Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore runs the ball past Elon’s DJ Hamilton during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore runs the ball past Elon’s DJ Hamilton during the first half of the Blue Devils’ season opener on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
People walk along the new Devils Deck section of Wallace Wade Stadium prior to the Duke Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Durham, N.C.
People walk along the new Devils Deck section of Wallace Wade Stadium prior to the Duke Blue Devils’ season opener against Elon on Friday, Aug. 30, 2024, in Durham, N.C.