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Duke vs. NC State: Rivalry Heats Up
7 Nov
Summary
- Duke is bowl-eligible for a record fifth straight time.
- Nate Sheppard aims to prove he's a top running back.
- The game is a rivalry clash with ACC title and bowl implications.
Duke is set to face rival NC State in Raleigh this Saturday. The Blue Devils are currently on a two-game winning streak, including a decisive 47-2 victory over Boston College last weekend, which secured their bowl eligibility for a program-record fifth consecutive year.
NC State enters the game with a 4-4 record following a 31-10 win against California. In that game, quarterback CJ Bailey contributed 192 passing yards and two touchdowns, while running back Davion Gause achieved 104 rushing yards and a touchdown on 19 carries.
Predictions for the game vary. One staffer anticipates a 30-24 victory for Duke, highlighting Nate Sheppard's potential against NC State's defense. Another cautiously picks NC State to win 24-17, suggesting the team may receive a boost from a coaching change and could have a chance if they can contain Sheppard. A third prediction favors Duke with a 27-23 win, emphasizing the intensity of a rivalry game with differing stakes for each team and predicting a late, clutch touchdown pass from Duke's Walker Eget.
