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Gameday is fast approaching, although the ACC includes a game tonight when Virginia Tech hosts North Carolina. This affects Virginia, for if the Hokies are upset, then Saturday's game between the Cavaliers and Duke would leave the winner as one of only two teams remaining in the ACC Coastal division with one loss.

Here are some of the stories to get you ready for Saturday...

Virginia's defensive backs will need to awake for Duke's passing game. The special teams must finally show up, too.

The Duke offense does enough to inject worry. Halftime adjustments have not been a strong suit for the Cavaliers (Read more about this on Cavaliers Journal later).

Nate Collins benefited from a position switch. Linebacker Billy Schautz could see more playing time on Saturday in Aaron Clark's place.

On the other side, Duke quarterback Thaddeus Lewis is affected by the death of late U-Conn. cornerback Jasper Howard. Only those Internet savvy have been able to watch the Blue Devils this season.