Duke's head coach spoke with the media on Wednesday, explaining how the football program is taking the next step in development.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – With postseason implications on the line, No. 20/19 Virginia (8-2, 5-1 ACC), travels to Duke (5-4, 4-1) – the Cavaliers’ third trip this year to the Research Triangle – for its final ACC road game of season. Kickoff from Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium is set for 3:30 p.m. on ESPN2 and the Virginia Sports Radio Network.

Blue Devils, who host No. 20 Virginia this week, have given up 92 points in the past two games, beating Clemson but losing to UConn.

There is no other game in the ACC that has the ramifications of the Duke Blue Devils versus the Virginia Cavaliers in Week 12. Not only is it a contest between

Following an up-and-down couple of weeks, Duke football looks to realign ahead of hosting Virginia in Week 12.

A pleasant fall afternoon gave way to a chilly New England night, one that iced the Blue Devils. A pesky UConn team had just enough bite to get by Duke, emerging from an offensive clash with a 37-24 win.

Virginia is in Durham on Saturday for a game with Duke that shapes up as an elimination game in the race for a spot in the ACC Championship Game.

Entering Week 12, Duke football is one of five one‑loss ACC teams vying for a trip to Charlotte in a chaotic title race.

The UConn football team pulled off a 37-34 upset win over Duke Saturday afternoon, which impressed Geno Auriemma.