Duke center Matt Craycraft emphasizes running game ahead of season opener

Duke center Matt Craycraft expressed confidence in the team's offensive identity for the upcoming season, stating they aim to prioritize the running game. With the season opener against Tulane approaching on September 5, the Blue Devils will look to build around true freshman running back Nate Sheppard. The team previously finished 11th in FBS passing offense, but ranked 88th in rushing. With former starting quarterback Darian Mensah transferring to Miami, competition ensues between Walker Eget and Dan Mahan for the quarterback position, likely influencing the focus on the ground game.

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