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iirc, we beat Duke handily last year. (Yes, I recall that it went into OT but that was a bit fluky, we were in control throughout that game) When we have more talent and controlled the game LAST YEAR against someone it is hard for me to be overly impressed by them or take them seriously as an ACC contender.
Let's give them 3 or 4 more games before anointing them into that spot.
Duke lost 4 games by a total of 15 point last season. They lost three games by a total of 8 points. Are they going to win the ACC? Most likely not, but Duke is the real deal with all the ingredients (Good in the trenches, High level QB, good DBs, above average skill guys, good coaching) to be in the conversation in the ACC. Maybe Clemson is actually good, but Duke made them look bad.
I know people want to crap on Duke because it's "Duke football", but that's a pretty superficial way to look at things. You're right, it's early, but Duke right now looks to at least be one of the top 3 teams in the ACC. We'll see how it plays out though. Hopefully GT beats Duke again.