The Blue Devils already know they will be a winning team this season, but with a win against N.C. State yesterday they are one step closer to being a ranked one.
Duke received 11 votes in this week's AP top 25, putting the Blue Devils just four spots outside of the national rankings. Georgia sits in the No. 25 slot and received 78 votes this week.
After yesterday's victory Duke also received 22 points in this week's USA Today Coaches Poll, also placing the Blue Devils four slots outside the top 25. The 25th spot is currently held by Minnesota, which received 91 points yesterday.
Duke first received votes in the national polls after knocking off Virginia Tech on the road two weeks ago. The Blue Devils got two votes in the AP Poll that week before receiving one after their open date. Duke also received eight points in the USA Today Coaches Poll after defeating Virginia Tech and 11 after last week's bye.
Playing its final home game of the year on Senior Day, the Blue Devils will take on Miami next week at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Hurricanes have not played their best football as of late, falling 42-24 at home to Virginia Tech this week and dropping to No. 24 in the AP top 25.
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