Both Duke and SMU are in the running for the ACC Championship game, with the Mustangs having a clearer path as long as they can continue to win. If SMU beats Duke, the Blue Devils will have two conference losses, effectively eliminating them from contention for the ACC title.

SMU has shown strength on both sides of the ball, fourth in ACC scoring (40.7 points per game) and third in scoring defense (20.5 points a game). Duke is looking for a win over a ranked opponent for a second straight season, something it last accomplished in the 2015 and 2016 seasons.

No. 22 SMU (6-1, 3-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) at Duke (6-1, 2-1), Saturday, 8 p.m. ET (ACC Network) BetMGM College Football Odds: SMU by 11. Series record: Duke leads 2-0.