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Duke Football: Game-by-Game predictions for the 2018 season

By Brandon Croce

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Austin Davis #50 and Mike Ramsay #99 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 36-14 in the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field on December 26, 2017 in Detroit Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 26: Austin Davis #50 and Mike Ramsay #99 of the Duke Blue Devils celebrate with the trophy after defeating the Northern Illinois Huskies 36-14 in the Quick Lane Bowl at Ford Field on December 26, 2017 in Detroit Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: Mark Walton #1 of the Miami Hurricanes is hit by the defense of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 29: Mark Walton #1 of the Miami Hurricanes is hit by the defense of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 29, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

Game 7: vs. Virginia (10/20)

At this point, the Blue Devils will have the same record that they did in 2017. However, they are able to stop the losing streak at two with a home game against Virginia. This team is expected to finish near the bottom of the ACC and should present a great opportunity for the Blue Devils to bounce back from two straight losses.

Prediction: Win (5-2)

Game 8: at Pittsburgh (10/27)

It is hard to get a read on this Pittsburgh team due to the fact that it seems they play to the level of their opponent. They finished last year 5-7 with losses to Syracuse and North Carolina but wins over Miami, ranked second at the time, and this Duke football team. This year the contest is on the road for the Blue Devils and the Panthers should have another strong performance against this team.

Prediction: Loss (5-3)

Game 9: at #8 Miami (11/3)

The last four games of the season will be tough for the Blue Devils and it starts with this road trip south to face the Miami Hurricanes. This is a team led by Mark Richt and was one of the best last season in college football, even though they stumbled at the end of the year. There is no reason to think they don’t remain at the top and unless the Hurricanes overlook the Blue Devils, this will likely result in a loss for this team.

Prediction: Loss (5-4)

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