Deon Jackson

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2020, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers argues a call with the officials in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina, in Chapel Hill, N.C. Babers is in the midst of a second straight subpar season and not much relief is in sight. (Robert Willett/The News & Observer via AP, Pool, File)

Syracuse grappling with injuries as it slides in the ACC

Oct. 12, 2020 06:22 PM EDT

Alabama running back Najee Harris (22) dances after breaking a Mississippi tackle and scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Oct. 10, 2020 09:57 PM EDT

Duke running back Deon Jackson (4) runs against Syracuse during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)

Duke at Syracuse 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 05:55 PM EDT

The Syracuse football coaching staff arrive to the Carrier Dome before an NCAA college football game against Duke on Saturday, Oct 10, 2020, at the Carrier Dome in Syracuse, N.Y. (Dennis Nett/The Post-Standard via AP)

Duke overcomes turnovers, beats Syracuse 38-24

By John Kekis Oct. 10, 2020 04:14 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Chase Brice (8) stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Nell Redmond/Pool Photo via AP)

Herbert, Virginia Tech beat Duke 38-31 for 2-0 start

By Aaron Beard Oct. 03, 2020 07:38 PM EDT

FILE - Notre Dame running back C'Bo Flemister (20) is tackled by Iowa State defensive back Braxton Lewis (33), defensive back Datrone Young (2) and linebacker Jared Gescheidler (40) after rushing for yardage during the second half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. With all the success Notre Dame has enjoyed its last three seasons, amassing a 33-6 record under coach Brian Kelly, it has been the inability to run the football successfully in big games that has curtailed the championship hopes of the Fighting Irish. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

Book's No. 10 Irish begin ACC title quest vs. Brice and Duke

By John Fineran Sep. 10, 2020 03:42 PM EDT

Miami's N'Kosi Perry (5) evades a tackle attempt by Duke's Tre Hornbuckle (59) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Duke beats Miami 27-17 to snap 5-game slide

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 30, 2019 07:21 PM EST

North Carolina wide receiver Beau Corrales (15) catches a touchdown pass while Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Surratt's goal-line interception lifts UNC past Duke 20-17

By Aaron Beard Oct. 26, 2019 07:46 PM EDT

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins shouts towards the field during an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Duke overpowers Georgia Tech in first half

By Nolan Hayes Oct. 12, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

Pittsburgh's Paris Ford (12) and Duke's Javon Jackson (2) scuffle after a play during an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)

Pitt rallies past Duke 33-30 after blowing 23-point lead

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 06, 2019 12:13 AM EDT

Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe looks toward the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Duke looks to keep rolling, end slide in series with Pitt

By Joedy Mccreary Oct. 04, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Duke running back Brown out for season with shoulder injury

Oct. 03, 2019 07:37 PM EDT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) — Duke running back Brittain Brown is out for the season with a shoulder injury. Team spokesman Kat Castner said Brown had season...

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente puts on his headset at the start of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Harris, Duke put a hurting on Virginia Tech, 45-10

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 27, 2019 10:21 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches before an NCAA college football game against Furman, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Rested Hokies look to find rhythm against visiting Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 26, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris (18) hands off to running back Mataeo Durant (21) as Middle Tennessee defensive end Tyshun Render rushes in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

Harris throws 4 TDs as Duke routs Middle Tennessee 41-18

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 14, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente speaks during the Atlantic Coast Conference NCAA college football media days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

The Latest: Mendenhall using 2018 setbacks as teaching tool

Jul. 18, 2019 10:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)

No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 PM EST

No. 2 Clemson seeks perfect ACC regular-season against Duke

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 10:38 AM EST
Duke (7-3, 3-3 ACC) at No. 2 Clemson (10-0, 7-0, CFP No. 2), 7 p.m. EST (ESPN). Line: Clemson by 27½. Series record: Clemson leads 36-16...