Durham, NC – It’s Game Day in Wallace Wade Stadium where No. 9 Clemson battles Duke in an ACC showdown.

Location: Wallace Wade Stadium

Kickoff:  7:05 PM

Television:   ESPN2

2012 Record: Clemson  7-1  Duke 6-3

ACC Record: Clemson 4-1  Duke 3-2

Series History: Clemson leads 35-16-1

Last Meeting:  Clemson won 31-7 in 2008 in Death Valley

Two Alabama Head Coaches

When the Tigers battle Duke Saturday night it will match two former Alabama graduates.  Dabo Swinney graduated from Alabama in 1993 while Duke’s David Cutcliffe graduated in 1976.

Meeks National Defensive Back of the Week

Jonathan Meeks is coming off an impressive performance against Wake Forest.  His play earned him National Defensive Back of the Week honors from the Jim Thorpe Award committee.

Hobby Returns to Duke

Coach Marion Hobby returns to Duke where he was the defensive coordinator from 2008 to 2011.  Hobby first coached at Clemson in 2005 and then returned in 2011 to join Dabo Swinney’s staff.

Defense Improved Last Two Games

The Clemson defense continues to improve each week, especially the past two weeks.  Clemson held the last two opponents combined to 30 points and four touchdowns.

Clemson allowed just one run for over 20 yards the past two weeks.

Clemson held the past two opponents to 12-34 on third downs and 1-4 on fourth downs.

Clemson forced 15 punts and four turnovers the past two weeks.

Clemson Ties FSU Record

Clemson tied a Florida State ACC record last week when they scored over 37 points for the seventh straight game.  The Noles set the record in 1995.

Two of Nation’s Top Receivers Battle

Clemson’s DeAndre Hopkins and Duke’s Connor Vernon face off Saturday night.  Both are ranked in the top 15 in the nation in career receptions, reception yards and touchdowns.

TCI Prediction

Robert – Clemson 55 Duke 31

Will – Clemson 52 Duke 27

Heath – Clemson 51 Duke 23

Ed – Clemson  50 Duke 0