Duke rallies late to defeat Virginia 19-16 in college football clash

Duke overcame Virginia 19-16 in a tightly contested game on October 23, 2026, at Scott Stadium in Charlottesville. After trailing at the half, Duke's Walker Eget returned from injury to lead a game-winning drive capped by a touchdown pass from Nate Sheppard. Virginia had previously held a 16-13 lead late in the contest but failed to secure the victory despite outgaining Duke in total yards and holding the ball significantly longer. This loss marked Virginia's first home defeat of the season and dropped their record to 4-4 overall and 2-3 in the ACC, while Duke improved to 5-3 and continued to position itself within the conference.

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