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Beats' picks: Can No. 16 Duke football tackle No. 4 Florida State in heavyweight ACC clash?

(10/21/23 2:56pm)

No. 16 Duke suits up in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday evening to take on No. 4 Florida State in its biggest ACC clash of the season, with both teams looking to stay undefeated in the conference. The Chronicle's beat writers are here to offer their predictions before the 7:30 p.m. kickoff:




Scouting the opponent: Duke football's defense must be ready for Florida State's lethal Travis-Coleman duo

(10/19/23 12:37am)

In its first game after the bye week, Duke once again proved its mettle, decimating N.C. State 24-3 in a defensive clinic to move to 5-1 overall on the year and 2-0 in ACC play. The Blue Devils were once again recognized by the media as one of the top teams in the country, coming in at No. 16 in this week’s AP poll. But Saturday, head coach Mike Elko’s squad will face likely its best opponent of the season, as Duke will travel to Tallahassee, Fla., to take on presumed ACC favorite No. 4 Florida State. 




'My confidence is high': No. 17 Duke football's win against N.C. State shows that the Blue Devils are set for the future

(10/15/23 6:57am)

Coming into this season, all the talk surrounding Duke was its immense returning talent. But as we all know, things can change very fast, and you can lose players unexpectedly at any moment. The Blue Devils have experienced this firsthand, as injuries to quarterback Riley Leonard and tight end Nicky Dalmolin the past few weeks, among others, could have had season-derailing potential.





Midseason check-in: Breaking down No. 19 Duke football's season on the bye week

(10/07/23 5:20pm)

After a grueling loss to Notre Dame, the Blue Devils have time to rest during their bye this weekend. With almost the entirety of Duke's conference slate staring it down, The Chronicle's beat writers answer the most pressing questions about the season so far and the path forward.



Beats' picks: Can No. 17 Duke football take down No. 11 Notre Dame in prime-time showpiece?

(09/30/23 5:49pm)

Earlier this month, the Blue Devils defied odds and took down then top-10 Clemson at home. On Saturday night, No. 17 Duke faces its second major test of the month against No. 11 Notre Dame at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Chronicle's beat writers are here to offer their predictions about whether the Blue Devils can stay undefeated against a talented Fighting Irish team:


Scouting the opponent: Duke football must prepare for Hartman's arm, Estime's lethal ground game against Notre Dame

(09/27/23 11:48pm)

In its last outing, Duke proved that its early season successes are portable, as the Blue Devils traveled up to East Hartford, Conn., for their first road test of the season, promptly decimating UConn 41-7 to improve to 4-0 on the season. Head coach Mike Elko’s squad continues to garner national media attention, as Duke slots in at No. 17 in this week’s AP poll. On Saturday, the Blue Devils will be faced with their toughest test yet, as College GameDay will come to town to watch them host No. 11 Notre Dame. 


Who could the celebrity guest picker be when College GameDay comes to cover No. 17 Duke football?

(09/25/23 4:55pm)

ESPN College GameDay is coming to Durham this Saturday, and the question on everyone’s mind is who the celebrity guest picker will be. With numerous notable alumni in sports, entertainment and beyond, the possibilities are plenty. The Blue Zone brings you some of our writers’ predictions: