Sport: College Sports Category: Scores & Results

Duke Blue Devils seal comeback victory against Virginia in ACC matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 4:11 AM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Duke Blue Devils seal comeback victory against Virginia in ACC matchup

Summary

The Duke Blue Devils staged a dramatic comeback against the Virginia Cavaliers in an ACC clash on Friday. Down 13-7 at halftime, Duke tied the game in the fourth quarter at 13-13. After Virginia took a brief lead with a field goal, Duke's Nate Sheppard executed a double-pass trick play, connecting with Brody Keefe for a touchdown, putting Duke ahead 19-16. Virginia had a chance to tie late in the game but an interception by Duke's defense ended their hopes. With the victory, Duke improved to 5-2 this season, while Virginia fell to 4-4. Duke aims for bowl eligibility on Halloween against Boston College.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

Status Watch

•Duke trailed Virginia 13-7 at halftime
•Virginia led 16-13 late with a field goal
•Nate Sheppard connected for a touchdown pass
•Duke's defense intercepted a final pass attempt
•Duke improves to 5-2; Virginia drops to 4-4

Latest Updates

4:11 AMYahoo Sports — Duke Blue Devils pull off insane 2 minute comeback vs. Virginia

What they're saying

"
The Duke Blue Devils found themselves down to the Virginia Cavaliers late in the fourth quarter of their ACC clash on Friday. The Cavaliers were up 13-7 at halftime, but while Duke tied the game 13-13 in the fourth, Virginia went ahead 16-13 with a field goal of their own with less than two minutes left in the game. But just like he has for much of […] The post Duke Blue Devils pull off insane 2 minute comeback vs. Virginia appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

College Sports