Overview
- ESPN reports Morris is progressing through concussion protocol with optimism he will start at Duke, with a final decision expected at game time Saturday (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN2).
- If Morris is not cleared, sophomore Daniel Kaelin would start after going 18-of-28 for 145 yards with 49 rushing yards and two lost fumbles in relief versus Wake Forest.
- Virginia (8-2, 5-1) and Duke (5-4, 4-1) each carry one league loss, and multiple outlets note the winner remains firmly in the ACC title chase.
- Duke’s offense is driven by quarterback Darian Mensah (2,794 passing yards, 24 TDs), while Virginia emphasizes the run at 184.3 yards per game led by J’Mari Taylor.
- Morris left the Wake Forest loss after a late hit on a slide that drew a personal-foul flag, and he practiced in a limited capacity midweek, according to team comments.