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Duke Football: Key players to watch against Baylor

By Brandon Croce

DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 14: Adonis Thomas #22 of the Florida State Seminoles tackles Brittain Brown #22 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
DURHAM, NC - OCTOBER 14: Adonis Thomas #22 of the Florida State Seminoles tackles Brittain Brown #22 of the Duke Blue Devils during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on October 14, 2017 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – OCTOBER 7: Quentin Harris #18 of the Duke Blue Devils scores a touchdown past Quin Blanding #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers during a game at Scott Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – OCTOBER 7: Quentin Harris #18 of the Duke Blue Devils scores a touchdown past Quin Blanding #3 of the Virginia Cavaliers during a game at Scott Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images) /

Quentin Harris

There is no question that all eyes will be on quarterback Quentin Harris when the Blue Devils take the field Saturday. He will have big shoes to fill stepping in for senior Daniel Jones, who was playing well this season.

In limited time against Northwestern after Jones went down with his injury, Harris went 2 for 2 for 12 yards with five carries for 14 yards, including a 25 yard run on 3rd down. The last two years, Harris’ playing time is limited and he is a combined 7 of 13 for 73 yards with one passing touchdown. He also had 80 rushing yards and two rushing touchdown over that span.

While Harris is not nearly as polished as a passer as Jones is, he is an athletic quarterback and could have more success running the ball. Daniel Jones had over 300 carries the past two years and there is no reason that the team won’t try to call a few more runs for Harris.

The play of Harris could be the biggest deciding factor if the Blue Devils are able to come away with a win.

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