Riley Leonard injury update: Will the Duke QB play against FSU?

Duke Blue Devils starting quarterback Riley Leonard has been dealing with an ankle injury over the past few weeks. Leonard left Duke's Week 5 loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish back on Sept. 30 after going down with an injury on the final play of the game after being sacked. He was seen using crutches to get back to the tunnel.

Leonard missed Duke's 24-3 win over NC State, which took place two weeks later after a bye.

Now, ahead of Duke's Week 8 game on the road against Florida State, Leonard is considered day-to-day. As per head coach Mike Elko, there is a slight possibility that Leonard could feature against Florida.

“I do think there’s a chance we get him back and get him healthy by Saturday,” Elko said on his weekly radio show.

With Riley Leonard out, Henry Belin IV started at quarterback for Duke. In the win over NC State, Belin IV went 4-12 for 107 yards, two touchdowns and one interception.

If Leonard can't go on Saturday, Belin IV will be back in line to start. However, FSU head coach Mike Norvell told the media on Monday they are preparing for Leonard to start the game, but he doesn't think Duke will announce anything until Saturday.

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Riley Leonard's season stats

Riley Leonard has started 19 games in his career at Duke, going 13-6 over three seasons.

Leonard is 4-1 as the starting quarterback this season, going 79-for-126 for 912 yards, three touchdowns and an interception. He's currently in his second season as Duke's starting quarterback.