ACC Football: Week 12 Power Rankings

Nov 19, 2016; Syracuse, NY, USA; Florida State Seminoles running back Dalvin Cook (4) scores a rushing touchdown as Syracuse Orange defensive back Daivon Ellison (19) dives in an attempt to make a tackle during the third quarter of a game at the Carrier Dome. Florida State won 45-14. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 19, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Duke Blue Devils running back Shaun Wilson (29) returns a kick-off against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the second quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

The Duke Blue Devils found themselves back in the losing column this week after surrendering 56 points to Pittsburgh. It is their fourth loss in five games after winning their first ACC game the week before.

It was bad day overall for the Blue Devils offense as they achieved their lowest rushing total since their 24-14 loss to Wake Forest. They gave up a season-high in points and for the third game of the season, they did not score a rushing touchdown. They earned just 25 rushing yards as a team.

The offense was led by quarterback Daniel Jones. Jones threw 28-for-46 with 243 passing yards and a touchdown. But other than that, there wasn’t much help on the offensive side of the ball. Running back Shaun Wilson was held to eight carries for 11 yards.

On defense, Duke allowed 467 total yards of offense. They gave up 230 rushing yards and four touchdowns. It is the first game this season they gave up four rushing touchdowns as a unit.

Next Week: @ Miami

The Blue Devils close out their ACC schedule this week against Miami. They have beaten the Hurricanes twice in thirteen tries.

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