Duke hosts Virginia Tech on Saturday night. The Blue Devils are going for their eighth win. That would mark only the second time in program history that they reached the eight-win mark for three consecutive seasons. The Hokies are going for their sixth win to secure bowl eligibility.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy carries the ball for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. Virginia Tech’s Bhayshul Tuten runs for a big gain against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va.
Virginia Tech at Duke , Saturday, 8 p.m. EST Virginia Tech arrives chasing a win to secure bowl eligibility, while Duke can reach the eight-win mark for the third consecutive season — which has happened only once before in program history.Virginia Tech’s ground game against Duke’s defense. The Hokies are ranked fourth in the ACC in rushing offense at 185.3 yards per game behind Bhayshul Tuten, who is averaging 105.7 yards and has 12 rushing touchdowns.
Duke: QB Maalik Murphy. The Texas transfer is coming off a 245-yard passing day at N.C. State that included two passing scores and his first rushing TD. The only time Duke has reached the eight-win mark in three straight seasons was 2013-15. ... The teams met every year from 2004-22 after the Hokies joined the league, with Duke winning the last meeting in November 2022. ... A Duke win would give the Blue Devils consecutive wins in the series for the first time since taking six straight from 1937-51. ... The Hokies are 2-3 on the road this season. ...
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