Duke Football: Key players to watch against Baylor

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DURHAM, NC – AUGUST 31: Michael Carter II #26 of the Duke Blue Devils breaks up a pass intended for Glen Coates #6 of the Army Black Knights during their game at Wallace Wade Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. Duke won 34-14. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Josh Blackwell/Michael Carter II

The cornerback position will also be under the microscope as fans will be watching closely this position without Mark Gilbert. The team will likely go with Michael Carter II, who will line up alongside Josh Blackwell.

Carter has been seeing some snaps, but has primarily been at safety. He did have his first interception of the season last week against Northwestern.

According to Steve Wiseman of the News & Observer, head coach Dave Cutcliffe is confident in his cornerbacks.

"“Michael Carter and Josh Blackwell have stepped up in a big way,” Cutcliffe said. “They are great athletes with a lot of speed. Josh Blackwell has got a lot of speed. That’s always a good place to start at corner.”"

These two should be tested early and often as Baylor’s quarterback Charlie Brewer is coming off a 328 passing yard game with three touchdowns.

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