North Carolina defeats Duke 24-20 to reclaim Victory Bell

North Carolina reclaimed the Victory Bell with a 24-20 road victory over Duke at Wallace Wade Stadium. The Tar Heels established an early 17-0 lead through a field goal by Rece Verhoff, a touchdown pass from Billy Edwards Jr. to Jordan Shipp, and a 4-yard rushing touchdown by Demon June.

Duke mounted a significant comeback in the second half, scoring 13 unanswered points to take a 20-17 lead late in the fourth quarter. Nate Sheppard led the Blue Devils with 183 yards from scrimmage, including a 7-yard touchdown reception. However, North Carolina responded with a 78-yard drive, capped by a 24-yard touchdown run from Jaylen McGill with 1:53 remaining.

The win moves North Carolina to 4-2 in the season, while Duke falls to 4-2. The victory marks a successful return of the rivalry trophy to Chapel Hill.