5 things to know before Duke football takes on Boston College in first game back from bye

Duke football takes on Boston College in first game back from bye. Blue Devils beat Miami. With bowl eligibility on the line, it's a crucial game for Duke.

Duke's 45-21 victory over Miami was won by forcing eight turnovers. Boston College has a turnover differential of -8. Duke has forced 20 turnovers this season and given up six. Boston college will have a hard time moving the ball on offense.

Duke football is coming off the bye week. They take on Boston College in their first game back from the break.  Coach Elko believes they did a good job of balancing rest and work during the week and now they are ready to play.

Duke football takes on Boston College in first game back from bye. Senior Zay Flowers is a projected early-round talent in next April’s NFL Draft. He has 54 receptions for 726 yards and is Phil Jurkovec's favorite target.

Duke football takes on Boston College in first game back from bye. Senior wide receiver Eli Pancol is out for the rest of the season and kicker Charlie Ham is away from the team this week for personal reasons. Freshman kicker Todd Pelino stepped up for Duke last week.

Duke football takes on Boston College in first game back from bye. The last time Duke played in a bowl game was on Dec. 27, 2018. It's been 1,407 days. Now, the Blue Devils are five wins away from bowl eligibility. Las Vegas set the over/under for Duke wins at 3-and-a-half.

Duke football takes on Boston College in first game back from bye.