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FILE - Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg takes a snap during an NCAA college football practice in Durham, N.C., in this Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, file photo. The Blue Devils are coming off a two-win season. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)
Cutcliffe hopes changes pulls Duke out of 2020 struggles

By Aaron Beard Aug. 18, 2021 10:15 AM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence was voted The Associated Press offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of a league-best 10 Clemson selections to the AP all-ACC team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EST

North Carolina defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) chases Duke running back Mataeo Durant (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game at Wallace Wade Stadium, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Durham, N.C. (Jim Dedmon/Pool Photo via AP)
Williams scores four TDs as Tar Heels rout Duke 56-24

By Bob Sutton Nov. 07, 2020 03:39 PM EST

FILE - Notre Dame running back C'Bo Flemister (20) is tackled by Iowa State defensive back Braxton Lewis (33), defensive back Datrone Young (2) and linebacker Jared Gescheidler (40) after rushing for yardage during the second half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. With all the success Notre Dame has enjoyed its last three seasons, amassing a 33-6 record under coach Brian Kelly, it has been the inability to run the football successfully in big games that has curtailed the championship hopes of the Fighting Irish. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Book's No. 10 Irish begin ACC title quest vs. Brice and Duke

By John Fineran Sep. 10, 2020 03:42 PM EDT

File-Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) throws a pass during the first half of the Camping World Bowl NCAA college football game against Iowa State Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. Head coach Brian Kelly has seen growth in the 6-foot, 208-pound Book since quarterbacks coach Tom Rees became the team’s new offensive coordinator prior to the team’s Camping World Bow victory over Iowa State. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
No. 10 Irish welcome Blue Devils in inaugural ACC campaign

By The Associated Press Sep. 10, 2020 01:42 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 9, 2019, file photo, Arkansas running back Rakeem Boyd carries against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Fayetteville, Ark. After a promising 2018, Boyd was a breakout star in the Southeastern Conference with 1,133 yards rushing and eight touchdowns last season. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)
Pick Six: Boyd, Stills are overlooked stars on losing teams

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 02, 2020 02:29 AM EDT

FILE - In this July 24, 2019 file photo, Washington State offensive lineman Liam Ryan answers questions during the Pac-12 Conference NCAA college football Media Day, in Los Angeles. Football players and other college athletes are facing challenges when it comes to following nutrition plans amid the coronavirus pandemic. Ryan says he's been focused on eating plenty of protein, brown rice and healthy snacks while continuing to watch his weight amid the pandemic that has shut down college and professional sports. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)
The menu: College athletes get cooking classes, grocery tips

By Aaron Beard May. 03, 2020 12:45 PM EDT

Miami's N'Kosi Perry (5) evades a tackle attempt by Duke's Tre Hornbuckle (59) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
Duke beats Miami 27-17 to snap 5-game slide

By Joedy Mccreary Nov. 30, 2019 07:21 PM EST

Duke Head Coach David Cutcliffe, left, speaks to an assistant during an NCAA college football game against Syracuse in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Wake Forest hosts Duke in meeting of slumping instate rivals

Nov. 22, 2019 12:10 PM EST

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins shouts towards the field during an NCAA college football game against Duke in Durham, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown)
Duke overpowers Georgia Tech in first half

By Nolan Hayes Oct. 12, 2019 04:16 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches before an NCAA college football game against Furman, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Rested Hokies look to find rhythm against visiting Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 26, 2019 01:44 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris (18) hands off to running back Mataeo Durant (21) as Middle Tennessee defensive end Tyshun Render rushes in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Harris throws 4 TDs as Duke routs Middle Tennessee 41-18

By Teresa M. Walker Sep. 14, 2019 10:07 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Daniel Jones (17) has the ball stripped by Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) as he attempts to pass during the first half of the an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Duke beats fumble-prone Georgia Tech 28-14

By Charles Odum Oct. 13, 2018 03:46 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Quentin Harris (18) leaps over Baylor safety Chris Miller (3) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Waco, Texas. (Rod Aydelotte/Waco Tribune-Herald via AP)
DUK at Baylor 9/15/2018

Oct. 01, 2018 11:38 AM EDT