Duke faces William & Mary
Undefeated Duke looks to exploit William and Mary's struggling run defense at home.
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Duke enters its home game against William & Mary at 3-0 after a 35-7 win over Stanford in its ACC opener. The Blue Devils can exploit William & Mary’s struggling run defense, while maintaining ball security against a Tribe defense that has forced fumbles and interceptions. The matchup also offers quarterback Walker Eget a chance to produce more deep-pass plays. Beyond this week, Duke’s areas to address include generating pressure from the middle of the defensive line and developing a more impactful vertical passing game.
Key Points
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William & Mary’s run-defense struggles are reflected in the numbers: it ranked last in the Patriot League in rushing yards allowed per game (281.3) and yards per carry (7.0), and had just conceded 428 rushing yards to Fordham.
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Duke had allowed a combined six points in the second half across its first three games, highlighting its strong late-game defensive performance.
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Duke had committed only two turnovers through its first three games, a record of ball security it will look to maintain against William & Mary.
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