Duke football defense shines in narrow victory over Virginia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 3:40 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Duke football secured a narrow victory against Virginia, aided by a strong defensive performance on October 27. The Blue Devils, after two consecutive losses, took a 19-16 lead in the final moments. Safety Patrick Smith-Young clinched the win with a game-sealing interception, allowing Duke to limit Virginia's scoring opportunities, especially in the red zone. The Blue Devils registered a season-high five sacks and forced two turnovers. They now prepare for a matchup against Boston College, who recently demonstrated a potent rushing attack.
- •Duke's defense secured its first win after two consecutive losses.
- •Smith-Young's interception helped seal the victory against Virginia.
- •Duke scored a touchdown and limited Virginia to just one red zone TD.
- •The Blue Devils recorded two turnovers and five sacks during the game.
- •Next up for Duke is a matchup against Boston College.
- 3:40 PMYahoo Sports — What was different for Duke football’s defense in win over Virginia?
"Duke's defense closed out a close game against Virginia. Now the Blue Devils hope to carry that formula into Boston College.
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