Ep 84. Miami at Duke

Miami Hurricanes travel to Durham, North Carolina to take on the Duke Blue Devils at Wallace Wade Stadium in the sixteenth season episode eighty-four of ESPN's College Football Thursday Primetime. The teams are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), and both have shown their strengths and weaknesses this season, making it a difficult matchup to predict.

The Miami Hurricanes have started the season strong, currently standing with a record of 5-1, with their only loss coming to top-ranked Clemson in late October. Their offense, led by quarterback D'Eriq King, has been one of the most explosive in the country, averaging over 39 points per game. King has thrown for over 1,600 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 301 yards and two more touchdowns. Wide receiver Mike Harley has been a consistent target for King, recording 33 receptions for 522 yards and six touchdowns. However, the Hurricanes have struggled at times on defense, allowing an average of 27 points per game to their opponents.

The Duke Blue Devils have had a rollercoaster season so far, with a record of 2-5. After an impressive win over Syracuse in their season opener, Duke has struggled to find consistency in their play, losing five of their last six games. Their starting quarterback, Chase Brice, has thrown for 1,307 yards and six touchdowns but has also thrown ten interceptions. Wide receiver Jake Bobo has been a reliable target for Brice, recording 29 receptions for 372 yards and one touchdown. Duke's defense has also had some struggles this season, allowing an average of 33 points per game to their opponents.

This matchup between Miami and Duke has the potential to be a high-scoring affair, with both teams having explosive offenses and some defensive vulnerabilities. The key for Miami will be to keep their offense firing on all cylinders and take advantage of Duke's defense, which has struggled against the pass this season. On the other hand, Duke will need to control the ball and limit turnovers, as Miami has a potent offense that can quickly put points on the board.

Both teams will be looking to make a statement in this game, as Miami is still in the hunt for the ACC Championship and Duke is looking to turn their season around with a big upset win. This game could also have implications on the postseason, as Miami is currently ranked in the top 15 in the country and Duke is looking to get back to a bowl game after missing out last season.

ESPN's College Football Thursday Primetime will feature expert analysis and commentary from the broadcast team, including host Rece Davis, analysts Kirk Herbstreit and David Pollack, and reporter Holly Rowe. Fans can tune in to see which team will come out on top in this exciting matchup between Miami and Duke.