Duke Predicted to Take Down Boston College This Week

The Duke Blue Devils were able to grab a massive win last week over the Virginia Cavaliers, stopping a two-game losing streak.

Duke now will be coming into this week with a record of 5-2 as they host the Boston College Eagles. The Blue Devils still have a lot to play for this season, and the Eagles are just the next team in their way.

Boston College will be coming into the game with a record of 4-3 on the season, offering Duke a good chance to get the win. But the Blue Devils can't overlook the Eagles, and they will need a total team effort to get the victory this week.

As the teams get ready for the game, college football analyst David Kenyon of Bleacher Report put together a prediction for the matchup. In this, Kenyon has the Blue Devils coming out on top over Boston College by a score of 29-24.

Duke has to get back to running the ball at a high rate for this team to find more success the rest of the season. Part of what made the Blue Devils so strong early in the year was the ability to run the ball, which opened up more passing lanes for quarterback Walker Eget.

The Blue Devils have a star at the running back position in Nate Sheppard, and he will be counted on heavily in this game against the Eagles. For the season, Sheppard has rushed for 875 yards with nine touchdowns, giving Duke a boost on offense.

Last week against Virginia, Sheppard only rushed 15 times for 55 yards, but he needs more touches going forward. If Duke can get him to at least 20 carries each game, the offense would have more of a chance to put points on the board.

Against Boston College, Sheppard could be in line for a big game, but the Blue Devils will have to feature him in the offensive game plan. Boston College will try to take the running game away, but the Blue Devils can't abandon it throughout the game.

Duke will have its hands full with the Eagles this week, but this team is good enough to take care of business. But the Blue Devils will have to execute the game plan to come away with the victory.

Kickoff between the Blue Devils and Eagles is scheduled for 9 a.m. PT/12 p.m. ET from Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.