Duke Contains Plumlee, Beats UCF 30–13 in Military Bowl

Duke offensive lineman Jacob Monk (63), defensive tackle DeWayne Carter (90) and quarterback Riley Leonard (13) hold the Military Bowl trophy as head coach Mike Elko, left, cheers after the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against UCF, in Annapolis, Md., Dec. 28, 2022. Terrance Williams/AP Photo

ANNAPOLIS, Md.—Riley Leonard ran for two touchdowns and threw for 173 yards, and Duke wrapped up an impressive first season under Mike Elko with a 30–13 victory over UCF in the Military Bowl on Wednesday.

The Blue Devils (9–4) have won four consecutive bowl games, although this was their first appearance in one since 2018. Jordan Moore ran for a touchdown in the first quarter, and then Duke took control in the second.