Duke will open ACC play against Notre Dame after a remarkable Irish victory over Virginia Tech.
Virginia Tech was up 47-26 when Notre Dame started to fight back and when Chris Clarke shoved Matt Farrell and drew a technical with 7:45 left, Notre Dame cut the lead to 54-50.
It was, basically, a collapse by Virginia Tech and the Hokies had thoroughly outplayed the Irish for most of the game. However, the Irish collected themselves and became what coach Mike Brey says they are when they are healthy: as good as anyone in the country.
It won’t be an easy game for Duke.