The Miami Hurricanes are looking to get back on the horse after a tough 31-24 loss at Notre Dame last weekend, the Canes’ first setback of the season.

Next up is what could be a sneaky-tough challenge in Manny Diaz’s Duke Blue Devils. Duke comes in at 7-2 and still in contention for a trip to Charlotte for the ACC Championship Game. Miami, meanwhile, can clinch their place in Charlotte on Saturday with a win and some help in a couple of other games.

Will the Canes take care of their own business? Our A to Z Sports college football writers offered their predictions.

Miami 38, Duke 27

The Hurricanes return home for the first of three ACC games in a row inside Hard Rock Stadium to wrap up the regular season. And the toughest of those three might be on Saturday against an underappreciated 7-2 Duke team. The Blue Devils will cause Miami some fits on defense, with uber-talented Nate Sheppard getting some big plays in the screen game, which has given the Canes’ defense headaches this year.

But Miami’s offense will get revved up by the third quarter, and Duke’s defense, which has only two interceptions on the year, won’t come up with enough impact plays to slow down Miami and swing the game their way. A four-quarter game, but one that Miami comes out of with a double-digit win.

Craig Smith, A to Z Sports Miami

Miami 50, Duke 17

It’s a bad week to be a Duke Blue Devil. I’m not only talking about the loss the men’s basketball team just took against MSU; I’m talking about what’s going to happen on Saturday against Miami. The Hurricanes, coming off their first loss of the season, will be hungry and out for blood, and let’s be honest, Duke doesn’t have the horses to hold up. Even without Malachi Toney, the Hurricanes went into South Bend and put up a hell of a fight against a Fighting Irish squad whose season was on the line. Give me the Hurricanes in a rout here.

Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports Alabama

Miami 27, Duke 17

Duke is no slouch. They’re a well-coached team. But this is the perfect get-back game for Miami. Their offense needs a game that helps them get back on track. The first-half offense we saw vs. Notre Dame can’t happen in this one. Luckily, I think Mensah and the run game will pick up where they left off before playing ND. This passing attack looked alive in the second half, and it showed this team has weapons beyond Malachi Toney. Duke’s defense just won’t be ready.

Justin Churchill, A to Z Sports Oklahoma

Miami 31, Duke 26

After a tough, but hard fought loss to the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Miami Hurricanes are going into game No. 2 without Malachi Toney, and the Blue Devils aren’t a bad football team. Running back Nate Sheppard has been the most productive in the country. It’s among the better matchups this week, as the Hurricanes’ run defense is second in the country in EPA/rush and rushing success rate. That will be a lot of fun to watch, and Duke is no slouch.

Tyler Forness, A to Z Sports Florida

Miami 35, Duke 20

I have Miami taking care of business against Duke, but I don’t think the Hurricanes will have an entirely comfortable afternoon. Walker Eget continues his impressive stretch of play, giving Duke a chance to hang around by making plays through the air. He has been playing with confidence, and I expect him to challenge Miami’s secondary for much of the afternoon. The Hurricanes’ pass defense has continued to give up too many chunk plays, and I think that remains an issue against a Duke offense capable of taking advantage of those opportunities.

Ultimately, Miami has too much talent and firepower on both sides of the football for Duke to pull off the upset. The Hurricanes should be able to generate enough offense to keep the Blue Devils from making this a serious threat, even if their secondary has another frustrating performance. I expect Miami to create some separation in the second half, lean on its offensive playmakers and come away with a relatively comfortable win.

Ryan Roberts, A to Z Sports Notre Dame