Duke football faces uphill battle to reach bowl eligibility in 2019

By Dante Pryor | Aug 7, 2019

CLEMSON, SOUTH CAROLINA - NOVEMBER 17: Head coach David Cutcliffe of the Duke Blue Devils looks on as his team warms up for their football game against the Clemson Tigers at Clemson Memorial Stadium on November 17, 2018 in Clemson, South Carolina. (Photo by Mike Comer/Getty Images) /

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Quentin Harris will do his best to replace Daniel Jones

One thing we know is David Cutcliffe knows how to coach quarterbacks.

Although the Blue Devils lost Daniel Jones to the NFL, redshirt senior Quentin Harris is ready to step in and run the offense. In addition to losing Jones, the Blue Devils also lose TJ Rahming and Jonathan Lloyd, their two leading receivers from last season. Rahming and Lloyd combined for 126 receptions and 13 touchdowns.

Sophomore Jake Bobo is their top returning receiver with 10 catches for 167 yards. Look for the offense to take on a different look next season.

Harris is a capable runner at quarterback, and the Blue Devils return running backs Deon Jackson and Brittain Brown. With three really good runners and an inexperienced receiving corps, look for the Blue Devils to get it done on the ground.

They should be solid between the tackles at offensive line with experienced center Jack Wohlabaugh anchoring the middle.

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