Tulane 27, Duke 24

The Green Wave offensive line will face by far its biggest test Saturday against a talented, playmaking defensive front. If the blocking holds up, the Wave’s superior ball security, bigger commitment to the running game and home-field advantage should make the difference in a close game that will have a charged atmosphere in Darian Mensah’s return to Yulman Stadium. Mensah, a very talented passer, will make plays, but the Blue Devils will make a costly mistake in crunch time that Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff will avoid.

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