We started a series taking a look at the teams that made bowl games a year ago and what they have to do to catch reigning ACC champion Clemson. Next up: Duke.
How they make the ACC championship: Duke already has one tough injury to overcome -- starting quarterback Thomas Sirk is out indefinitely after tearing his Achilles’ tendon during an offseason workout. Without him, the plan on offense is not going to be totally scrapped, but Parker Boehme will have to learn on the job. At least he should have a strong running game to help him get acclimated.