Henry Belin IV throws 2 TD passes in 1st career start, No. 17 Duke beats NC State 24-3

DURHAM, N.C. -- , If there were questions about how No. 17 Duke’s offense would operate with a new quarterback Saturday night, they sure didn’t spread to the defense. The Blue Devils rode a pair of touchdown throws from Henry Belin IV in his first career start and benefitted from a dominant defensive performance to beat North Carolina State 24-3. “We emphasized we needed to step up on defense with Riley (Leonard) going down,” Duke linebacker Tre Freeman said. “We just knew we got a young quarterback coming in and we have to step up for him.” The Blue Devils (5-1, 2-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) limited N.C. State (4-3, 1-2) to 301 yards of total offense. Duke’s Jordan Waters rushed for 123 yards on 13 carries, the highlight an 83-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.