DURHAM, N.C. – Duke defensive tackle Edgar Cerenord has been granted an extension of eligibility request by the NCAA. Based on the ruling, Cerenord is eligible to participate in the 2019 football season.

A 6-1, 305-pound native of Miami, Fla., Cerenord did not play in 2014, and, after seeing action in 37 games over the next three seasons, played in only four contests in 2018. After playing in Duke's first three games this season, he missed the N.C. Central and Virginia Tech contests due to injury. Cerenord returned to the lineup for the Blue Devils' win at Georgia Tech on October 13, but suffered a season-ending ruptured Achilles tendon against the Yellow Jackets.

In 41 career games (17 starts), Cerenord has compiled 59 tackles, 4.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 quarterback sacks, one caused fumble and four quarterback pressures.

Duke (7-5) will meet Temple in the Walk-On's Independence Bowl in Shreveport, La., on December 27. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m., and the game will be televised live by ESPN.

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