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Duke edges Virginia 19-16 with late touchdown pass from Sheppard

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Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Duke edges Virginia 19-16 with late touchdown pass from Sheppard
Summary

Duke running back Nate Sheppard threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Brody Keefe with 1:14 remaining to secure a 19-16 victory over Virginia at Scott Stadium on October 23. Virginia gained a late lead with a field goal but was caught off guard by Duke's trick play. The Blue Devils improved to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the ACC, snapping a two-game losing streak. Virginia fell to 4-4 and 2-3 in conference play, suffering its first home loss of the season. Both teams will play again on October 31, with Duke hosting Boston College and Virginia traveling to Wake Forest.

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  • •Duke wins 19-16 against Virginia with a late touchdown.
  • •Sheppard's pass to Keefe marks a crucial trick play.
  • •Virginia led briefly before conceding the game-winning score.
  • •Duke improves to 5-2, while Virginia drops to 4-4.
  • •Next games: Duke hosts Boston College, Virginia at Wake Forest.
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  • 3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Duke Pulls Off Late Trick Play Touchdown to Beat Virginia
  • 2:49 AMYahoo Sports — Duke uses trick-play TD pass from Nate Sheppard to pull out 19-16 victory over Virginia
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Duke football snapped its two-game losing streak Friday night, defeating Virginia 19-16 on the road after a dramatic late touchdown pass from running back Nate Sheppard helped the Blue Devils escape with a much-needed Atlantic Coast Conference victory. With just 1:14 remaining, Sheppard threw a 28 yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Brody Keefe on…

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Duke running back Nate Sheppard threw a game-winning touchdown pass with 1:14 left after Virginia had taken a 16-13 lead with a field goal by Will Bettridge with three minutes to play on the prior possession.

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