Duke’s Renfree limited in practice, might not play Saturday

Sean Renfree, who has been limited in practice this week, will be a game-time decision, Duke coach David Cutcliffe announced after practice today.

Renfree, a redshirt senior, injured his right elbow during the second half of Duke’s 34-27 win at Wake Forest last week. Anthony Boone, a redshirt sophomore, came on in his place and ran for the winning touchdown.

Duke, 4-1, hosts Virginia Saturday at 3 p.m.

“It’s going to be a game-time decision,” Cutcliffe said. “He’s been able to be at practice. Limited in reps. Everyday he’s better.”

Boone got most of the snaps with the first team this week.

“We’re following the doctors’ lead on this,” Cutcliffe said. “I’ve said this before, but the way I’ve always dealt with injuries is No.1, the safety of the player. We’re not going to do anything to jeopardize a player’s safety. No. 2 is can he help us win? I don’t know of a better system.”

Duke will definitely be without Brandon Braxton, who was injured against Wake Forest last Saturday.

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