Chandler Rivers scored on an interception return, Todd Pelino kicked three field goals and the Blue Devils beat Florida State for the first time in 23 all-time meetings.

Florida State ’s season-long spiral continued Friday night with the first loss to Duke in program history. Before the Blue Devils’ 23-16 home triumph, the Seminoles had won all 22 games against Duke — the most victories without a loss in one Power Four series in the AP poll era.

Florida State opened up the second half of its 2024 campaign with a 23-16 defeat to the Duke Blue Devils. Through seven games, the Seminoles sit at 1-6 and are just one loss away from being eliminated from bowl contention.