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Louisville Football vs. Duke: Q&A with Ball Durham (Blue Devils’ blog)

By Derek Snyder

Oct 1, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks for a receiver in their game against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones (17) looks for a receiver in their game against the Virginia Cavaliers in the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 30, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after a touchdown run during the first half against theTexas A&M Aggies in the 2015 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2015; Nashville, TN, USA; Louisville Cardinals quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) celebrates after a touchdown run during the first half against theTexas A&M Aggies in the 2015 Music City Bowl at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports /

What is one match-up that both Louisville and Duke fans should be looking forward to on Friday night?

"“With Louisville you always have to watch out for Heisman candidate QB Lamar Jackson, so fans will be tuning in to see is how the Duke defense will try to stop him. Jackson is one of the top offensive threats in college football as a runner and passer, with the Cardinals producing the most offensive yards in the NCAA. It will be a collective effort for the Blue Devil defense, but the key match-up will be Jackson against Duke’s young linebackers Ben Humphreys and Joe Giles-Harris.”"

I agree with Chris on this point. Duke’s defense is going to have a very hard time slowing down Lamar Jackson and the rest of Louisville’s offense. I would even say that Duke’s offense will struggle to move the ball all evening.

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The combination of those two factors will prove costly for the Blue Devils on Friday night.

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