Duke vs Virginia head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 8, Friday, October 23, 2026.
The Breakdown
Virginia's 62 composite edges Duke's 58, driven by 4★ Beau Pribula over a 3★ quarterback.
When Duke has the ball: Nate Sheppard, one year in, runs at Virginia linebackers averaging three years, led by 4★ Kam Robinson.
When Virginia has the ball: The 3★ O-line averages 3.0 years against Duke's 3.3★ D-line at 1.8 — talented but raw.
Swing factor: Both quarterbacks are first-year transfers with three years: Pribula's 4★ against Walker Eget's 3★.
X-factor: A Friday date in late October sends Duke to Charlottesville in a standalone spotlight.