After the first weekend of the college football season, no one would have figured that come this Saturday Duke and Virginia would be playing for anything but pride.

However, after both teams suffered opening week losses to FCS schools, each has been working to right the ship to keep its slim bowl chances alive.

So far both have appeared to do that, although Duke has been slightly more impressive.

On paper these teams are similar, and it should be an interesting game with a playoff-type atmosphere. The winner's bowl hopes stay strong, while the losers' are hindered greatly.

Whoops, did I mention two FBS schools and the word "playoff" in the same sentence? My sincere apologies to the BCS.

But come Sat...

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