ACC Showdown Shocker: Which Dark Horse Could Topple Miami and Clemson This Season?
6. Duke
- 2024 final TRACR rank: 11th
One scary thing: The running game was utterly terrible last year. I have no idea how the Blue Devils won nine games with a rushing success rate of 28.5%, which was dead last in all of FBS. The volume-handling running back from that team, Star Thomas, then transferred to Tennessee.
One exciting thing: It’s rare for Duke football to have so much elite talent. Cornerback Chandler Rivers is an All-American. Edge rusher Wesley Williams had 7.5 sacks last year, only trailing Clemson’s Parker among ACC returnees. Brian Parker, the right tackle, was first-team all-conference and has two years of eligibility remaining. These players should give Manny Diaz’s team a high floor.


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