Duke and Virginia Tech Meet in Duke's Mayo Bowl

The No. 4 Duke Blue Devils are set to face the Virginia Tech Hokies on New Year's Eve, with Duke riding a six-game winning streak and an undefeated home record. Duke's Cooper Flagg leads the team in assists, while Tyrese Proctor contributes significantly from beyond the arc. Virginia Tech, struggling at 5-7, finds itself in a challenging position, particularly as this matchup is their first true road game of the season. Additionally, the Hokies are preparing for their January 3 bowl game against Minnesota, where they will look to leverage their strong fan support and aim for an upset against a favored opponent. Virginia Tech’s offense has shown some potential, led by Kyron Drones, yet their passing game has been lackluster. Both matchups highlight the contrasting trajectories of these two programs as they navigate their respective challenges.