X factor: Duke football vs. Virginia Tech
Ranked its highest since 1994, No.19 Duke has the ACC Coastal Division crown within its grasp entering the final stretch of the season. With Virginia Tech, North Carolina and Wake Forest—a combined 10-17—left on the slate, an 11-1 finish and ACC Championship date with Florida State Dec. 6 is looking more and more likely. The Blue Devils will host the Hokies Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium at 12 p.m. Every week throughout the football season, we’ll break down a player on each team who could be the difference-maker in the upcoming contest.