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It has been a lost season for a traditionally respectable Duke program, which has seen a 4-2 start wrecked by five consecutive losses. But the Blue Devils got their offense somewhat on track last week against Wake Forest. They face an ideal season-ending opponent in the erratic Hurricanes, whose edge in talent doesn't always to translate to dominant final scores.
These teams tend to engage in shootouts against each other and both should be motivated to get things going Saturday. Duke has lost five straight following a 4-2 and looks to end its season on a positive note. The Hurricanes need to bounce back following their disastrous loss to FIU as a three-touchdown favorite. Offensive execution should be there for bth clubs against what looks like a light total.
The stunning loss to FIU should get Miami refocused for a foe on its level. The disparity in defense — Miami is second in points allowed during ACC games, eight slots above Duke — is too vast to ignore. Many Blue Devils teams under coach David Cutcliffe overachieve, but not this one. The Hurricanes are concerned about the absence of RB DeeJay Dallas, and he could be joined by WR Jeff Thomas. But enough depth is available to step up. The Canes cover.