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Where the edges live

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Explosive passingIllinois offense vs Duke defenseDuke — overwhelming edge

Short-yardage / powerDuke offense vs Illinois defenseDuke — clear edge

Big plays (overall)Illinois offense vs Duke defenseDuke — clear edge

Staying on scheduleDuke offense vs Illinois defenseIllinois — clear edge

Overall efficiencyDuke offense vs Illinois defenseIllinois — clear edge

Each unit matchup this season, sorted by how decisive it is — the top bar is what most tilts the game. Bars toward Illinois are battles it should win; toward Duke are ones Duke wins.

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