Preview: Duke vs. Virginia Tech
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By Staff Reports
Published: November 22, 2008
Duke vs. Virginia Tech
Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, capacity 66,233
When: 5:30 p.m. On the air: TV - ESPNU; radio - WRNL (910)
Tickets: sold out Line: Virginia Tech by 17
Records: Duke (1-5 ACC, 4-6), Virginia Tech (3-3, 6-4)
Players to watch: Duke - QB Thaddeus Lewis, Jr., 190-311-5, 1,893 yards, 14 TDs; WR Eron Riley, Sr., 56 catches, 630 yards, 7 TDs; LB Michael Tauiliili, Sr., 111 tackles, 53 solo, 10 tackles for loss, 2 int., 2 pass breakups, 3 forced fumbles. Virginia Tech - QB Tyrod Taylor, So., 61-109-3, 660 yards, 1 TD, 96 carries, 485 yards, 4 TDs; RB Darren Evans, r-Fr., 179 carries, 815 yards, 9 TDs; LB Purnell Sturdivant, Sr., 71 tackles, 4.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, 2 pass breakups.
Outlook: Because Georgia Tech beat Miami on Thursday, Virginia Tech has to win out to capture the ACC Coastal Division and secure a spot in the league championship game for the second consecutive season - and the third time in the title game's four seasons of existence. The Hokies finish the regular season next Saturday at home against Virginia. Today's game could give them a chance to spark their offense, which ranks 109th nationally in yards per game (289). Duke ranks 10th in the 12-team ACC in total defense (358 yards per game) and 10th in rushing defense (145.2 yards per game). In their past two games, losses to Clemson and North Carolina State, the Blue Devils allowed 377 and 466 yards. After starting the season 3-1, they have lost five of their past six games, including their past three.
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