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Duke Football: Top takeaways from Blue Devils’ win over Northwestern

By Brandon Croce

EVANSTON, IL- SEPTEMBER 08: Johnathan Lloyd #5 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates his touchdown with his teammates against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half on September 8, 2018 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images)
EVANSTON, IL- SEPTEMBER 08: Johnathan Lloyd #5 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrates his touchdown with his teammates against the Northwestern Wildcats during the first half on September 8, 2018 at Ryan Field in Evanston, Illinois. (Photo by David Banks/Getty Images) /
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DURHAM, NC – NOVEMBER 18: Mark Gilbert #28 of the Duke Blue Devils breaks up a pass intended for Ricky Jeune #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 43-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC – NOVEMBER 18: Mark Gilbert #28 of the Duke Blue Devils breaks up a pass intended for Ricky Jeune #2 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on November 18, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 43-20. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Mark Gilbert leaves game with injury

The Duke football team won the game but they could have suffered a big loss on this defense. In the second quarter, Mark Gilbert suffered a leg injury that kept him out for the rest of the game. He wasn’t able to really put any pressure on the leg which certainly raises concerns.

Gilbert had a breakout year last year in this defense as he finished with six interceptions, including two against Northwestern. He entered this year not only considered one of the best cornerbacks in the ACC, being named to the 2018 All-ACC Preseason team, but in the country.

dark. Next. Game by Game predictions for the Blue Devils in 2018

If Gilbert is forced to miss time due to the injury, it will put pressure on the rest of the defense to step up their play. This would be a tough injury to overcome for this Duke football team.

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