Duke Predicted to Drop Another Game This Week vs Virginia

The Duke Blue Devils are heading out on the road for a tough Friday night game against the Virginia Cavaliers.

Duke is coming off two straight losses, and this contest against the Cavaliers will be a real challenge. Friday night games are tough for any group, but being the road team has historically made things even more challenging.

The Blue Devils are 4-2 on the season entering this game, and they will be looking to get back on track. Virginia comes in with a record of 4-3 this year, and they have won all their home games so far.

This game is a rematch from the ACC Championship from a year ago, and Virginia will be trying to get some revenge on Duke. But for the Blue Devils, this game gives them an opportunity to remind everyone who they are as a team this season.

College football analyst David Kenyon of Bleacher Report predicted the games for the week, giving thoughts on each matchup. For the game between the Blue Devils and the Cavaliers, Kenyon isn't showing faith in Duke.

Kenyon has picked the Blue Devils to lose the game by a score of 24-23, which would be a heartbreaking loss for the team. But Duke has struggled over the last few weeks, likely leading to this prediction.

If the Blue Devils want to take down the Cavaliers this week, they are going to need to stay focused. Duke has gotten off track over the last few weeks, losing sight of what made them a strong team to begin with.

Part of this has been due to the injury to star running back Nate Sheppard, which has limited what he can do on the field. Sheppard did play last week against North Carolina, but the injury was clearly bothering him, with the star rushing for just 77 yards.

In this game against Virginia, the hope is that Sheppard will be a little healthier and can give Duke a major boost offensively. When the Blue Devils were winning earlier in the season, Sheppard was a main catalyst for the unit, and the team needs him again this week.

Duke has a big challenge on its hands in this game, but a win could go a long way. If the Blue Devils could grab the victory, it could help them regain momentum for the rest of the season.

Kickoff between the Blue Devils and Cavaliers is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. PT/7:00 p.m. ET from Scott Stadium.