Grad transfer missed all but the Hokies season opener of the 2024 season with an injury.
Flagg scores ACC freshman-record 42 points to help Duke hold on late against surging Irish, 86-78.
Also, early matchup thoughts with the Buckeyes, Steve Angeli's assets, fourth-down tendencies, in-game adjustments.
Hughes made cameos against the Irish for USC in each of the past two seasons.
The grad transfer converted 79% of his field goal tries in three seasons as the Tar Heels' No. 1 kicking option.
