As Mike Elko Kicks Off His Inaugural Season As The Head Coach Of Duke In 2022 What Is Duke's Schedule Going To Look Like?
Who is Duke’s new Head Coach?
Mike Elko who was the Defensive Coordinator at Texas A&M!
In his fourth season Mike Elko was overseeing the Wrecking Crew as defensive coordinator.
Mike Elko vastly improved the Texas A&M defense throughout his time in College Station and saw the unit lead the SEC in total defense and rank second among league teams in rushing and passing defense. Elko's guidance helped A&M post an 8-1 regular season record against all SEC opponents and boast a top-five ranking through the end of the season.
Mike Elko came to Texas A&M after one season of directing Notre Dame's defense. In his lone season in South Bend, the defense ranked in the top half nationally in all four major defensive categories as the Irish finished with a 10-3 record, which included a 21-17 win over LSU in the 2018 Citrus Bowl. Elko was a semifinalist for the Broyles Award, which is given annually to the top assistant coach in college football.
Notre Dame's defense showed marked improvement in total defense under Elko with an average of 369.2 yards allowed per game. Additionally, the Irish improved at least 20 spots in the national rankings in rush defense (72nd to 51st), pass-efficiency defense (79th to 46th), scoring defense (62nd to 31st), third-down defense (60th to 37th), turnovers gained (104th to 50th), sacks (117th to 82nd) and tackles for loss (102nd to 58th).
Michael Elko is familiar with the Atlantic Coast Conference!
Why?
Because Michael Elko was the Defensive Coordinator as well as safeties coach at Wake Forest who is a member of the Atlantic Division Of The Atlantic Coast Conference!
When?
2014-16!
In 2016 the Wake Forest In 2014, Michael Elko's defense proved to be one of the strengths of the Demon Deacon club. Wake Forest finished 12th nationally in passing yards allowed and was a top 40 team in total defense. Wake Forest had five defensive players earn All-ACC honors.
In 2015 Wake Forest defense defense ranked 38th in the nation, allowing just 363.8 yards per game. The Deacons also ranked among the national leaders in red-zone defense and pass defense. Wake Forest's shutout of Boston College was the first by the Deacons in nine years.
In 2016 Wake Forest defense ranked in the top-20 of the FBS in fumbles recovered (third), turnovers forced (10th), sacks (12th), defensive TDs (17th), red zone defense (17th) and scoring defense (20th). Wake Forest was one of four schools in the FBS to rank in the top-20 in turnovers forced, sacks and scoring defense in 2016 (the other three schools -- Alabama, Clemson and Washington -- qualified for the College Football Playoff).
“according to his biography on 12thman.com
As Mike Elko kicks off his inaugural season as the Duke Head Coach in 2022 what is Duke’s schedule going to look like?
To begin the Mike Elko Era of Duke Football Duke is going to host Temple on September 2, 2022 who in 2021 finished with a record of 3-9.
Then Duke will go on the road and play at Northwestern on September 10, 2022 then come home to host NC A&T who in 2021 finished with a record of 5-6 before play at Kansas who finished 2-10 last season to closeout the month of September.
To begin October Duke is hosting Virginia to kickoff Atlantic Coast Conference play with Virginia who like Duke is a member of the Coastal Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference.
This past season Virginia finished with a record of 6-6 was invited to the Wasbi Fenway Bowl where they were supposed to play SMU. Though, that bowl never happened because it was canceled because Virginia had Covid 19 issues in their program. After coming home to host Virginia to kickoff Atlantic Coast Conference play Duke plays at Georgia Tech who finished a record of 3-9 last season.Then Duke comes home to host Tobacco Road rival North Carolina who lost to South Carolina 38-21 in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl this past season before going to Miami on October 22. This past season Miami finished with a record of 7-5 was invited to the Tony Tiger Bowl. Though the Tony Tiger Bowl was never played between Miami, Washington State because Miami was in Covid 19 protocols.
“according to miamihurricanes.com”
Then Duke has an open date on October 29, 2022 before they begin November on the road at Boston College who unlike them is a member of the Atlantic Division Of The Atlantic Coast Conference.
This past season Boston College finished the season with a record of 6-6, were invited to the Military Bowl where they would oppose East Carolina. Though that bowl game never happened because it was canceled because the Military Bowl was canceled because cases of COVID-19 rising within our program since our arrival, along with season-ending injuries, opt outs and transfers, we just do not have enough players to field a team," said William V. Campbell Director of Athletics Pat Kraft. "We are disappointed not to be able to finish the season together as a team, but the health and safety of our program is our highest priority. Steve Beck and his Military Bowl staff put on a great week for our team and we are thankful for everything they did to make us feel at home during our stay in Washington, D.C."
Boston College had over 40 players unavailable to play in the bowl game.
“according to an article on bceagles.com”
Then Duke is going to host Virginia Tech who finished last season with a record of 6-7 and lost Maryland in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl 54-10.
In Virginia Tech 54-10 loss in the New Era Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium that is home to the New York Yankees to the team that wears the pinstripes arheeb Still returned a punt 92 yards for a touchdown, Taulia Tagovailoa threw touchdown passes of 70 and 32 yards to Darryl Jones, and the sudden scores sparked Maryland to a 54-10 victory over Virginia Tech in the Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday.
The game belonged to Tagovailoa, an Alabama transfer and younger brother of Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa. He threw for 265 yards and the two TD passes brought his season total to 26, which tied Maryland's single-season record.
The game's MVP, Tagovailoa helped the Terrapins (7-6) get the better of the Hokies at Yankee Stadium. In the second quarter, Tagovailoa connected with Jones for the deep play and a 14-3 lead.
Tagovailoa hit Jones again in the third quarter for a 34-10 lead that helped send the Terps to their first bowl win since 2010.
Jones, a senior wide receiver, had never caught a touchdown pass over his first 40 games. He had two and finished with 111 yards receiving against the Hokies (6-7).
Antwain Littleton II added a 4-yard rushing TD for Maryland and Joseph Petrino answered the Hokies' lone touchdown with a 44-yard field goal with 59 seconds left in the first half for a 24-10 lead. Roman Hemby scored on a 2-yard run in the third quarter.
The Hokies' signature '' Enter Sandman '' song rang out before the game - the Metallica classic was usually played near the end of games at Yankee Stadium - and had fans and players jumping on another chilly Pinstripe Bowl game day.
The Terrapins never let up, playing nothing like a team that lost six of seven in one stretch. Virginia Tech QB Connor Blumrick fumbled in the fourth quarter and Greg Rose scooped the loose ball and ran 11 yards for a touchdown and a 47-10 lead.
Coby McDonald capped the scoring with a 20-yard run that made it 54-10 and wrapped coach Mike Locksley's first bowl win over seven seasons and two programs.
Then Duke goes on the road to Pittsburgh who finished this past season with a record of 11-3 and lost to 10th Michigan State in the Chick -Fil-A Peach Bowl. In Pittsburgh’s 31-21 loss to Michigan State Payton Thorne's 22-yard touchdown pass to Jayden Reed gave No. 10 Michigan State the lead with less than three minutes remaining and the Spartans overcame an 11-point deficit to beat No. 12 Pitt, 31-21, on Thursday night in the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl.
Linebacker Cal Haladay's 78-yard interception return for a touchdown with 22 seconds remaining ended Pitt fill-in quarterback Davis Beville's bid for a last-minute comeback in the game the Panthers played without star QB Kenny Pickett.
Thorne threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes as Michigan State (11-2) rallied after trailing 21-10.
Cam Bright returned a fumble recovery 26 yards for a touchdown only 20 seconds into the second half for the Panthers (11-3). Pitt lost its starting quarterback in the game, Nick Patti, to an injury in the first quarter.
Defensive end John Morgan III forced the fumble by Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne that was returned by Bright for a 21-10 lead.
It was the second big play by Pitt's defense. Brandon Hill's interception late in the first half set up an 87-yard touchdown drive culminated by a touchdown catch by Jared Wayne to give the Panthers the lead.
Thorne's 15-yard scoring pass to tight end Connor Heyward cut the Panthers' lead to 21-16 with 8:06 remaining. The Spartans were stopped on their 2-point play, with Heyward kept out of the end zone on another reception.
Thorne completed 29 of 50 passes for 354 yards with three touchdowns and one interception. Thorne's scoring pass to Reed with 2:51 remaining gave the Spartans a 22-21 lead. A 2-point pass to Jalen Nailor pushed the lead to three points.
With Pickett, who opted out of the game after finishing third in the Heisman Trophy voting, watching from a coach's box, the Panthers' transition at quarterback quickly took on added drama.
Making his first start since 2019, Patti was knocked out of the game in the first quarter.
On third down from the Michigan State 16 on the Panthers' second possession, Patti dropped back before taking off on a run and diving for the end zone, reaching out for the touchdown before landing hand on his left shoulder.
Patti grabbed his shoulder after rising to his feet and was escorted to the Pitt locker room. When he returned later in the first half, he was not wearing shoulder pads and his left arm was in a sling.
Beville, a sophomore with four career passes who played in only two games in the regular season, took over for Patti and completed 14 of 18 passes for 149 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He completed passes of 10 and 52 yards to Jordan Addison, the Biletnikoff Award winner as the nation's top wide receiver, against Michigan State's pass defense, which ranked last in the nation.
Addison had seven catches for 114 yards. Beville's touchdown pass to Wayne was the first of his Pitt career.
“according to an article on pittsburgh panthers.com”
Then Duke finishes up at home with Wake Forest who unlike them is a member of the Atlantic Division of the Atlantic Coast Conference and had a record of 11-3 this past season and defeated Rutgers 38-10 in the Tax Slayor Gator Bowl.
In Wake Forest 38-10 win over Rutgers in the Taxslayer Gator Bowl The 2021 Wake Forest football team capped off its historic season on New Year's Eve, defeating Big Ten foe Rutgers in the 77th annual TaxSlayer Gator Bowl 38-10 inside TIAA Bank Field on Friday.
No. 17 Wake Forest (11-3, 7-1 ACC) became just the second team in program history to win double-digit games and tied the program record with 11 victories while also setting a program record with seven conference victories and finished the home season with a perfect 6-0 mark.
Head Coach Dave Clawson became the first coach in program history to win four bowl games as all four titles have come during the Deacs current six-game bowl appearance streak. This run ranks as the second-longest in the ACC, trailing just Clemson.
The Deacs forced Rutgers (5-8, 2-7 Big Ten) to turn the ball over twice as Zion Keith and Gavin Holmessnared their first interceptions of the season. The Deacs limited the Scarlet Knights to just 271 total yards in the game, including 106 yards rushing.
Redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Hartman ended his historic single-season campaign with Gator Bowl MVP honors. The Charlotte, N.C. native tossed three touchdown passes in the game and threw for 304 yards.
Fellow redshirt sophomore A.T. Perry collected 10 of Hartman's passes for 127 yards and pulled in his 15th touchdown reception of the season, tied for the fifth most in conference history.
Seniors Traveon Redd and Luke Masterson led Wake Forest's defense with seven tackles apiece in their final game in the Old Gold & Black.
“according to an article on godeacs.com”