ACC Football: Week 4 Power Rankings

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Sep 24, 2016; South Bend, IN, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Daniel Jones (17) reacts after throwing a touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Cashore-USA TODAY Sports /

The Duke Blue Devils climb up a spot in this week’s power rankings after their upset victory 38-35 in South Bend. The Blue Devils did everything right when it counted to pull out a victory when they needed it.

Quarterback Danel Jones threw for 290 yards and three touchdowns. Running back Jela Duncan ran for 121 yards and a touchdown. Wide receiver Anthony Nash had six catches for 123 yards and two touchdowns.

Running back Shaun Wilson scored on a 96-yard kickoff return to get things going on offense for the Blue Devils. They were down 14-0 with 8:57 left in the first quarter at one point.

Kicker A.J. Reed sealed the victory with a 19-yard field goal with 1:24 remaining in the game. The Duke defense forced a turnover on downs in the final seconds when Notre Dame got the ball back with a chance to tie or win the game.

This Week: Virginia

The Blue Devils host Virginia in their second ACC game of the season. Duke owes the Cavaliers from last season’s game as well, as they lost a close one 42-34. The Blue Devils are 0-1 so far in the ACC this season.

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