⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Duke's schedule is materially tougher than last season, and the roster no longer has the same veteran core or Clayborne. - The quarterback situation remains unsettled after losing Mensah: San Jose State transfer Walker Eget missed spring work while recovering from an ACL injury and is still competing with a freshman. - Despite those concerns, the analyst has a small numbers-based lean to the over on Duke's 5.5-win total because of a low evaluation of several other teams on the schedule; it was framed as a lean rather than a strong bet.

- Duke's defense was effective on early downs but repeatedly broke down on third-and-long, creating an obvious efficiency problem for Manny Diaz to correct. - The linebacker group now has more game experience after young players were forced into action last season, improving confidence in both its blitz and coverage responsibilities. - The secondary lost multiple contributors and appears to be leaning on returning starter Kamar Robinson, younger internal options and portal additions viewed primarily as depth.