# Duke Football Players Who Could Turn Tide

> Three Duke players may shift game outcomes in final regular season games.
- Title: Duke Football Players Who Could Turn Tide | Shortify
- Summary: Three Duke players may shift game outcomes in final regular season games. Duke's Patrick Smith-Young, Brody Keefe, and Tyshon Reed Jr. could impact remaining…
- Keywords: duke blue devils, patrick smith-young, brody keefe, tyshon reed jr, nfl, college football, duke football, virginia cavaliers, sports, Duke, Football, Players
- Source: Duke Blue Devils On SI — https://si.com/college/duke/blue-devils-3-football-players-who-could-turn-tide-second-half
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:00:06+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: duke blue devils, patrick smith-young, brody keefe, tyshon reed jr, nfl, college football, duke football, virginia cavaliers, sports
## Duke Blue Devils Win
Duke Blue Devils secured a season-saving victory over Virginia Cavaliers last Friday.
## Injury Impact
Duke missing players due to injury after two consecutive losses following bye week.
## Three Players
Three players might help Duke turn tide in final regular season games.
## Patrick Smith-Young
Patrick Smith-Young, safety added from transfer portal, has eight tackles and game-sealing interception.
## Brody Keefe
Brody Keefe, true freshman, caught touchdown against Virginia in final 75 seconds.
## Tyshon Reed Jr.
Tyshon Reed Jr., defensive end, leads team in pressures with 25 and three sacks.
## Next Matchup
Duke faces top-ranked Miami in upcoming games where Reed's impact will be critical.
## Key takeaway

Duke's Patrick Smith-Young, Brody Keefe, and Tyshon Reed Jr. could impact remaining games with key performances.