Duke and Virginia have a lot of similarities as they meet this weekend in Virginia. They are tied for the lead in the coastal division of the ACC, both are 4-2, and both have losses to top-10 teams. Both of Virginia's losses were on the road and Duke's were at home.
Virginia lost its star defensive back Bryce Hall last week. The Cavaliers were 4-0 at one point and ranked, but after two straight losses have fallen out of the polls.
Duke has been a streaky team, scoring 24 unanswered points in five of six games this season. In the last two games, the Blue Devils have built big first-half leads and struggled in the second half.
Duke is averaging 182 yards rushing and 204 passing. Virginia is averaging 255 passing and 102 rushing. The Virginia defense is holding opponents to 90 yards per game.
Duke is led by Quintin Harris with 1182 yards passing, 11 touchdowns and four interceptions. Harris also leads the running game with 380 yards. Deon Jackson has run for 361. They both have five rushing touchdowns. Mateo Durant has 219 yards rushing.
Bryce Perkins has passed for 1429 yards for Virginia but has just eight touchdowns and six interceptions. He has been sacked 20 times. Perkins also has 191 yards rushing and two scores. Wayne Taulapapa as 210 yards rushing and five touchdowns. Hasise Dubois has 427 yards receiving and two touchdowns.
Virginia has won the last four games in this series that goes back to the 1890s. Virginia leads 37-33 all time.
