Duke seeks third straight win against UNC in rivalry matchup

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Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Duke seeks third straight win against UNC in rivalry matchup
Summary

The Duke Blue Devils play the North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday in college football. Duke, trailing 40-65 in their all-time series against UNC, aims for a third consecutive win after back-to-back victories in recent seasons. The Blue Devils are slight favorites for this matchup, which follows a loss to Georgia Tech last week. The rivalry, also prominent in basketball, has seen Duke struggle historically against UNC, particularly from 1990 to 2011, when they recorded just one win in 22 games. The game is set to take place this weekend, with both teams looking to bolster their standings.

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  • •Duke trails UNC 40-65 in all-time series with four ties.
  • •Duke aims for third consecutive win over UNC.
  • •Historically, Duke struggled against UNC from 1990 to 2011.
  • •Duke comes off a loss to Georgia Tech before this game.
  • •Game set for Saturday, October 21, 2026.
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The Duke Blue Devils enter Saturday's game against the Tar Heels looking for their third consecutive win over UNC.

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