Duke Football: Key players to watch against Virginia Tech

DURHAM, NC - SEPTEMBER 22: Quarterback Quentin Harris #18 of the Duke Blue Devils attempts a pass against the North Carolina Central Eagles during the football game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

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DURHAM, NC – SEPTEMBER 22: Running back Brittain Brown #22 of the Duke Blue Devils runs in a touchdown past defensive back Aaron Duncan #11 of the North Carolina Central Eagles during the football game at Wallace Wade Stadium on September 22, 2018 in Durham, North Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

Brittain Brown

Last week against North Carolina Central is the Brittain Brown fans have been waiting all season to see. After a slow start to the year, Brown exploded for 162 yards from scrimmage along with two touchdowns, one on the ground and one through the air. He nearly matched his season total after only 164 yards, all rushing, in the first three games.

The Blue Devils’ offense has a great stable of running backs with Brown joined by Deon Jackson and Marvin Hubbard III. However, there is no question that Brown is the best of this group and really helps to elevate this offense with his play.

So far this season Brown hasn’t had more than 13 carries in a game but this could be a game where the coaching staff calls his number a lot.

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