[Roberton3]

[quote author=Gauss link=topic=6511.msg48324#msg48324 date=1348524898]
They won't. Duke also won 3 games early last season, but as soon as the ACC games started, they dropped like a rock.

Duke also lost to Richmond last year; given the lack of total embarrassments to FCS teams this year, it's fair to guess they've made some improvement this year.

I would hope for bowl eligibility from them. That seems like a reasonable goal to aspire to.
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I bet Duke won't be bowl eligible.  They have a shot, but I'd bet it's no more than about a 30% chance.  They'll be an underdog in most or all of their games for the rest of the season.

But I wouldn't be surprised if SJS finishes with 9 wins.  They're a solid team, and most of their remaining schedule is pretty soft.

[Roberton3]

[quote author=Gauss link=topic=6511.msg48324#msg48324 date=1348524898]
They won't. Duke also won 3 games early last season, but as soon as the ACC games started, they dropped like a rock.

Duke also lost to Richmond last year; given the lack of total embarrassments to FCS teams this year, it's fair to guess they've made some improvement this year.

I would hope for bowl eligibility from them. That seems like a reasonable goal to aspire to.
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I bet Duke won't be bowl eligible.  They have a shot, but I'd bet it's no more than about a 30% chance.  They'll be an underdog in most or all of their games for the rest of the season.

But I wouldn't be surprised if SJS finishes with 9 wins.  They're a solid team, and most of their remaining schedule is pretty soft.