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Duke football will try to make program history against Florida State on Friday (7 p.m., ESPN2) at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Coming off an idle week, the Blue Devils (5-1, 1-1 ACC) will try to snag their first victory against the Seminoles (1-5, 1-4), who are 22-0 in the all-time series. Duke lost 21 of those games by double digits, including a 38-20 loss last season in Tallahassee.
With wins against Elon and Northwestern, the Devils are 2-0 on Friday nights this season. They haven’t lost in Durham since a 21-14 loss to Notre Dame on Sept. 30, 2023.
Duke football midseason report
Here’s a look at things to watch and a score prediction for Duke vs. Florida State.
FSU quarterback Brock Glenn vs Duke’s defense
Florida State’s offensive line will have its hands full with Duke’s defensive line on Friday night. Averaging 14.8 points per game, FSU is last among the ACC’s 17 teams. The Blue Devils are second in the league in scoring defense, allowing 17.5 points per game, and first nationally in tackles for loss per game (9.67). FSU freshman quarterback Brock Glenn showed flashes against Clemson with 228 yards and two touchdowns, but the ‘Noles’ offensive line will have a tough time keeping Duke out of the backfield.
Duke QB Maalik Murphy response to first loss
In his first seven games as a starter, including two starts at Texas, Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy had a 7-0 record. Following the first loss of his career at Georgia Tech, Murphy will have a chance to build on his strong start in Durham. Through six games, Murphy has 1,431 yards, 14 touchdowns and five interceptions.
Duke linebacker Alex Howard underrated among ACC defenders
Youngstown State transfer Alex Howard has been among the most impressive linebackers in the ACC. In his first season at Duke, Howard is third in tackles for loss (9). Coming off a…
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Author : The Fayetteville Observer
Publish date : 2024-10-17 08:04:02
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