David Cutcliffe frequently says that he tells young coaches not to forget the way to six. That would be six wins, the minimum necessary to qualify for bowl eligibility under normal circumstances.
Well, the veteran coach and his struggling 4-5 Duke team needs to find the way to six. It has to start this Saturday against Syracuse, a team that began the 2019 season nationally ranked but has struggled to a 3-6 mark so far.
Of course, that means they are still mathematically alive for a bowl spot this season and likely view Duke as a chance to start a late-season charge of their own.