Duke and Virginia Set for ACC Rematch in Week 8 College Football

The Virginia Cavaliers will face the Duke Blue Devils on Friday night in a rematch of last year's ACC Championship Game, marking a key matchup in Week 8 of college football.

Virginia enters the game with a record of 4-3 overall and 2-2 in the ACC, having recently lost to Florida State and SMU. Duke, with a record of 4-2 and 1-2 in conference play, is coming off two narrow losses to Georgia Tech and North Carolina. The game is scheduled to kick off at 7 p.m. ET at Scott Stadium, where the Cavaliers are favored by 1.5 points according to DraftKings Sportsbook, with an Over/Under set at 47.5 points.

Last year's ACC title game significantly impacted the College Football Playoff landscape, as Duke's overtime victory over Virginia prevented the Cavaliers from qualifying for the playoffs. This year, however, neither team is expected to contend for the ACC title or the CFP. Duke's defense ranks 18th nationally, while Virginia's offense is 67th in scoring. Despite their recent struggles, the SportsLine Projection Model favors Duke to win, predicting a 56% chance of victory.