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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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Oct 1, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach David Cutcliffe greets his players as they come off the field after a Virginia Cavaliers touchdown in the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 1, 2016; Durham, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils head coach David Cutcliffe greets his players as they come off the field after a Virginia Cavaliers touchdown in the first half at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Dolejs-USA TODAY Sports /

What is Duke Football’s biggest strength of the 2016 season?

"“One of the main problems for Duke Football is that they have been frustratingly inconsistent throughout the season. The offense, defense, and special teams have all struggled at times so far this year due to major injuries and new starters. The biggest strength would have to be the defense. Even though they have had difficulty stopping the big plays from offenses, which will be crucial against the Cardinals, they have also made big plays currently leading the ACC in sacks and ranked 2nd in the conference in fumbles recovered and total turnovers, and are third in sacks.”"

It does sound like Duke can give the Cardinals trouble if they can force turnovers. I don’t foresee Louisville having a “Clemson-hangover” and coming out slow against Duke. However, things can get out of hand quick when a team starts turning over the football.

Louisville’s turnovers ultimately sank them against Clemson, they should have that cleaned up for a lesser opponent coming into Papa Johns.

Next: Question Three

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