Duke faces NC State in pivotal ACC rivalry game on Saturday

Duke visits NC State for an ACC matchup on Saturday in Raleigh. The Blue Devils are coming off a dominant 47-2 victory against Boston College, achieving bowl eligibility for a fifth consecutive season. NC State, sitting at 4-4, recently beat California 31-10, with quarterback CJ Bailey throwing for two touchdowns. Predictions among staff at Duke Wire vary, with some favoring Duke due to star running back Nate Sheppard's performance and others believing NC State's interim coaching situation could provide a competitive edge.

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