Weekly look at the matchup from a recruiting standpoint (using 247):
For all intents and purposes, GT and Duke recruit recruits exactly the same. Although we've had a higher ceiling in that time span (2014-2018) going to the OB in 2014 and winning 9 games in 2016, Duke has been more consistent missing only 1 bowl game in 2016. Duke has started this season better than we have playing against some good teams (Baylor, Northwestern, Army, VT). They lost to VT last weekend.
On paper, this is a pretty even matchup. Duke has a future NFL QB (but that can be said pretty much every year under Cutcliffe), and they have some good skill players. Duke also has a fairly good, and well rounded defense. Both their rush and passing defenses are good. Duke was able to catch Army early and come out on top. How much of that will factor in our match up? I think it helps more than it hurts, but GT is far more talented than Army.
I think the difference will need to come from our defense. I think our offense will be able to put up some points, but the defense is going to have to make some stops because I think Duke's defense is capable of making us punt more than we would like to.