Update: Leonard has officially been ruled against NC State. Henry Belin will get the start in his place. The Blue Devils are still 4-point favorites over the Wolfpack at DraftKings Sportsbook.
Update: ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported this morning that Riley Leonard is doubtful for tonight’s game against NC State. We should get official word as we get closer to kickoff.
Sources: Duke quarterback Riley Leonard is doubtful to play against N.C. State tonight. He’s still recovering from the high-ankle sprain against Notre Dame two weeks ago. He’s not wearing a boot or using crutches and is improving.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) October 14, 2023
The No. 17 Duke Blue Devils will host the NC State Wolfpack on Saturday, October 14. Duke is 4-1 and coming out of its bye week as NC State comes off a seven-point win over Marshall. Blue Devils starting quarterback Riley Leonard is dealing with an ankle injury and is considered a game-time decision.
Duke head coach Mike Elko has kept Leonard’s status under wraps throughout the week. The only things we have learned heading into Saturday are that it is an ankle injury, Leonard is way ahead in his recovery process, and Elko is confident in Leonard’s backup Henry Belin if the starter can’t go.
Leonard has played in all five games this season. He has 912 yards, a touchdown and an interception through the air and has added 326 rushing yards and four additional scores on the ground. Belin, a freshman, saw some playing time against Lafayette in Week 2. He finished a perfect 8-of-8 for 118 yards and a touchdown.