Notre Dame Football: Post-spring game-by-game predictions for 2019

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Brian Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish takes the field with his team before the game against the Clemson Tigers during the College Football Playoff Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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9. Duke (Nov. 9)

In 2018, the Duke Blue Devils posted a solid, 8-5 record. However, all five of their losses came from conference play. They won a mere three games in the ACC. It appears as though their record is heavily influenced by their weaker, non-conference opponents.

This season, the Blue Devils play Alabama, North Carolina A&T and Middle Tennessee State as non-conference opponents prior to playing Notre Dame. Duke could very well be entering this game with only two wins under its belt.

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Furthermore, star quarterback (who nobody knew about until the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft) Daniel Jones, is now gone. His departure will likely prove to be incredibly detrimental for the Blue Devils.

Overall, it should be an easy win for the Fighting Irish, despite it being a home game for the Blue Devils.

Final: Notre Dame 35, Duke 10 (8-1)

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