Beats' picks: Can Duke football overcome Pittsburgh to close regular season with home win?

After dropping its road contest against Virginia a week ago, the Blue Devils return home one final time in 2023 for a clash with Pittsburgh at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Chronicle’s beat writers are here for one final time this regular season to forecast whether Duke can emerge with a win.

Third and goal: Player connections, running backs' performance crucial for Duke football against Pittsburgh

The Blue Devils face Pittsburgh Saturday in their final regular-season contest. The Blue Zone is here to provide three keys to a Duke victory.

Scouting the opponent: Duke football must prepare for Hammond's rushing, stout secondary against Pittsburgh

Against Virginia, Duke struggled down the stretch, resulting in a loss to put it at 6-5 this season. Having failed to match last season’s 8-4 record, the Blue Devils will look to at least guarantee a winning season against Pittsburgh at home Saturday.

5 things to know before Duke football closes out regular season against Pittsburgh

It was a disappointing end to Duke’s road campaign Saturday, as the Blue Devils fell to Virginia 30-27 despite a fourth-quarter rally. Now, the final game of the regular season is upon them, as Duke prepares to host Pittsburgh at Wallace Wade Stadium Saturday afternoon. Here are five things to know.

X-Factor: Jordan Moore and Duke football's passing attack key against a talented Pittsburgh secondary

After suffering a tough loss to Virginia, Duke football looks to bounce back against a depleted Pittsburgh team. Let’s look at a critical player from both sides. 

Film room: Pittsburgh's offensive weapons and stout passing defense will challenge Duke football

Duke football finishes its regular season at home versus Pittsburgh. The Blue Zone is here to preview the Panthers' squad. 

Column: Duke football's season is over. And despite occasional successes, it will be remembered as a disappointing one

The Blue Devils currently sit having regressed to their historic mean. Duke went from a potential marquee postseason matchup to a middling one. The season, for all intents and purposes, is over.

Extra point: Fourth-quarter scoring, defensive struggles define Duke football's loss to Virgina

After traveling to Charlottesville Saturday afternoon, Duke football experienced a disheartening loss to Virginia. The Blue Zone is here with three key takeaways, stats and a look ahead following the Blue Devils’ defeat.

'Very disappointing': Duke football's loss to Virginia the latest example of the Blue Devils' inability to put games away

Duke’s loss Saturday showed what has somewhat been apparent all year: It does not have the chops to put away teams when it needs it most.

Duke football toppled by struggling Virginia on the road, drops second-consecutive conference game

The Blue Devils fell to the Cavaliers 30-27 on wide receiver Malik Washington’s record-breaking performance. A battered Duke defense couldn’t limit Virginia’s arsenal of offensive weapons as the Cavaliers moved the ball with ease.

5 observations and more from Duke football's first half against Virginia

Duke entered Saturday’s matchup with struggling Virginia looking to respond from a heartbreaking double-overtime loss against North Carolina a week ago. However, the Cavaliers have made a good account of themselves in the first half of football at Scott Stadium, and both teams are tied at 10-10 heading into the locker room.

Prop bets for Duke football vs. Virginia

As Duke football travels to Charlottesville, Va., to take on conference foe Virginia, the Blue Zone has some can’t-miss prop bets. 

Beats' picks: Will Duke football get back in the win column against Virginia in road finale?

After its double-overtime loss in Chapel Hill last weekend, Duke football hits the road again, traveling a little farther up to Charlottesville, Va. The Chronicle's beat writers predict whether the Blue Devils can get back on their feet against the Cavaliers.

Third and goal: Duke football must contain Virginia's offensive weapons in this road matchup

Coming off a heartbreaking double-overtime loss to North Carolina, Duke will look to rebound with a matchup on the road against Virginia. The Blue Zone is here with the three keys to a Blue Devil victory Saturday. 

5 things to know before Duke football's final road tilt against the struggling Cavaliers

Duke hits the road for the final time this regular season, heading up to face a scrappy Virginia team. Here are five things to know before the Blue Devils conference showdown.

X-Factor: Grayson Loftis' increased confidence will help Duke football against Virginia

As Duke football looks to right the ship against Virginia, the Blue Zone is here with a key player on either side to keep an eye on. 

Scouting the opponent: Duke football must contain Malik Washington in road contest against Virginia

After the loss to North Carolina, Duke football hits the road once again, heading up to face the Cavaliers. Let's preview head coach Tony Elliott's Virginia squad.

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Film room: Virginia's potent offense will test Duke in road matchup

Duke football faces its second-straight conference road test, this week taking on Virginia. While the Cavaliers are just 2-8, they bring a number of weapons into the matchup, and the Blue Zone is here to break down some film.

Duke in the NFL: Jones out for season, Gray maintains production for Chiefs

Over the last two weeks, a few former Blue Devils have made headlines — good and bad — for their respective NFL teams. The Blue Zone is here to break down their performances.