Chase Brice, Duke Look To Avoid Their Fourth Straight Loss As They Host Virginia Tech In Durham

Last season Duke went to Blacksburg Virginia and beat Virginia Tech by a score of 45-10!

How?

 Duke football scored 31-straight points to take down Virginia Tech, 45-10, Friday night in its ACC opener at Lane Stadium. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/9/27/football-duke-victorious-in-acc-opener-45-10.aspx

In that game quarterback Quentin Harris finished 20-of-27 for 163 yards and two passing scores. The Wilton, Conn., native added another 100 yards and one touchdown via the ground game. “according to https://goduke.com/news/2019/9/27/football-duke-victorious-in-acc-opener-45-10.aspx

On Saturday Duke and Virginia Tech who are both members of the Atlantic Coast Conference will meet once again!

This time in Durham North Carolina where Duke will have a new quarterback running the offense when they take on Virginia Tech!

What is his name?

His name is Chase Brice and he transferred from Clemson where he was a Three-year member of the football program at Clemson in 2017-18-19 ... redshirted in 2017 before seeing action in 25 games over the next two years ... completed 82-of-136 (.603) passes for 1,023 yards with nine TDs and four INTs while rushing 30 times for 187 yards (6.23) and one TD ... helped Clemson to an overall record of 41-3 and a 23-1 ACC regular season mark with three ACC Atlantic Division titles, three ACC Championships, three College Football Playoff appearances and the 2018 National Championship ... completed a career-high eight passes against Boston College in 2019 ... registered two games of 100+ passing yards in contests versus Louisville (2018) and Virginia (2019) ... finished six-of-seven (.857) against the Cardinals for a career-best 110 passing yards and three TDs ... also had a career-long 59-yard pass to wide receiver Justyn Ross in the contest ... engineered a 13-play, 94-yard game-winning drive against Syracuse in 2018 which helped Clemson overcome a double-digit fourth quarter deficit ... scored lone rushing TD against Virginia in 2019 ... scampered for a career-long 28-yard rush in ACC Championship Game against Pittsburgh in 2018 ... under coach Jeff Herron, led Grayson High School to the 2016 state championship and 40-7 record as the starting QB … national top-200 prospect by Rivals.com, regardless of position, he was rated No. 184 overall … No. 15 prospect at his position by ESPN.com … led Grayson to 14-1 record and the AAAAAAA state title as a senior … team was ranked No. 10 in the final USA Today Top 25 … as a senior, had 33 TD passes and three INTs ... completed 173-of-269 (643) passes for 2,830 yards … completed 18-of-27 passes for 238 yards and three TDs in state title game … as a junior, led Grayson to the semifinals of the state playoffs and a 13-1 record … threw for 2,703 yards with 29 TDs and nine INTs … led team to 10-2 record as a sophomore, throwing 20 TD passes … completed 524-of-848 (.618) passes for 7,977 yards with 89 TDs and 25 INTs in prep career … all-state, all-county and all-metro selection. “according to https://goduke.com/sports/football/roster/chase-brice/16288

Though,

Chase Brice has had a couple bad games lately!

Why?

Because of turnovers!

Verses Boston College in Durham Chase Brice had two interceptions in Duke’s 26-6 loss! “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/9/19/football-blue-devils-falls-in-home-opener-to-boston-college-26-6.aspx

Then in Charlottesville verses Virginia Chase Brice had four interceptions in Duke’s 38-20 loss. https://goduke.com/news/2020/9/19/football-blue-devils-falls-in-home-opener-to-boston-college-26-6.aspx

On Saturday verses another Virginia team Chase Brice will have another opportunity to correct his mistakes while Duke will have yet another opportunity to get in the win column for the first time this season when they host Virginia Tech!

Duke who is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference comes into the game with a record of 0-3 while they’re 0-3 in the Conference while Virginia Tech who like Duke is a member of the Atlantic Coast Conference comes into the game with a record of 1-0 while they’re 1-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference

As for Duke’s previous game,

They lost to Virginia in Charlottesville Virginia!

When?

Last Saturday!

Why?

Because Chase Brice threw four interceptions! “according to https://goduke.com/news/2020/9/26/football-virginia-tops-duke-in-charlottesville.aspx

While Virginia Tech was on the other end of the spectrum their previous game!

When?

Last Saturday!

Where?

In Blacksburg Virginia verses one of Duke’s tobacco road rivals!

Who?

NC State!

The team that is located in North Carolina’s state capital!

In Virginia Tech’s game verses NC State Virginia Tech scored on five of its eight first-half possessions, and Quincy Patterson II accounted for three touchdowns off the bench to carry the No. 20 Hokies to a 45-24 victory over NC State in an ACC game at Lane Stadium on Saturday night. “according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/9/26/football-quick-start-leads-no-20-hokies-past-nc-state.aspx

Despite playing without 23 players and four coaches because of coronavirus issues and injuries – including starting quarterback Hendon Hooker – the Hokies got off to a quick start in a season opener delayed by two weeks because of two COVID-related postponements. Tech took advantage of an NC State defense missing three starters out with injuries, jumping out to a 17-0 lead in the first quarter and never looking back. according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/9/26/football-quick-start-leads-no-20-hokies-past-nc-state.aspx

 
The Hokies scored on their first three possessions, getting a 46-yard field goal from Brian Johnson and touchdown runs of 37 yards from Khalil Herbert and 8 yards from Raheem Blackshear.
 
In the second quarter, Patterson came on in relief of starter Braxton Burmeister, who injured his right (throwing) hand while being sacked with 11 minutes left in the first half. Patterson threw touchdown passes on the Hokies' final two drives of the half – a 15-yard strike to Tayvion Robinson and a 16-yard score to James Mitchell – and the Hokies took a 31-10 lead at halftime. He also scored on a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter. according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/9/26/football-quick-start-leads-no-20-hokies-past-nc-state.aspx

 
Burmeister returned to the game in the second half, and both he and Patterson combined to played well at the position. Patterson completed 4 of 6 for 75 yards and the two scores, while Burmeister completed 7 of 11 for 106 yards. according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/9/26/football-quick-start-leads-no-20-hokies-past-nc-state.aspx

 
Herbert paced the Hokies' efficient ground game, rushing for 104 yards on just six carries. Tech finished with 495 total yards – 314 on the ground. according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/9/26/football-quick-start-leads-no-20-hokies-past-nc-state.aspx

 
Tech's defense played a tremendous game as well, holding NC State to just 386 yards and registering six sacks. Devin Leary threw for 165 yards and a score to lead the Wolfpack (1-1, 1-1). according to https://hokiesports.com/news/2020/9/26/football-quick-start-leads-no-20-hokies-past-nc-state.aspx

Kickoff is set for 4:00pm!

The game will be televised on the ACC Network!