Duke football uses trick play to secure win against Virginia
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Duke executed a trick play named 'Bunny' in the closing moments of its ACC matchup against Virginia, resulting in a game-winning touchdown. The play was set up after a series of strategic moves, culminating in a backward pass from Walker Eget to Nate Sheppard, who then found tight end Brody Keefe in the end zone. Duke’s offense had struggled earlier in the game, but the late execution proved decisive. The Blue Devils relied on Sheppard, the nation's leader in all-purpose yards, to make crucial plays despite being limited throughout much of the contest. Virginia's defense was caught off-guard by the unexpected trick play that ultimately decided the outcome.
- •Duke utilized a trick play called 'Bunny' in the final minute.
- •Walker Eget passed to Nate Sheppard, who then assisted Brody Keefe.
- •Nate Sheppard had 55 rushing yards and a key touchdown run.
- •Duke’s win came in the context of a competitive ACC matchup.
- •The play had not been practiced beforehand.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — How a trick play called 'Bunny' helped Duke take down Virginia
"A trick play named Bunny helped Duke beat Virginia in the last minute of Friday's ACC matchup.
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