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Duke football defeats Virginia 19-16 with trick-play touchdown
Duke University secured a 19-16 victory over Virginia in an ACC matchup at Scott Stadium. The Blue Devils broke a two-game losing streak with the win, improving their record to 5-2.
Sophomore running back Nate Sheppard provided the decisive play, throwing a 28-yard touchdown pass to Brody Keefe with 1:14 remaining in the game. Earlier, Sheppard had scored on a 32-yard touchdown run during Duke's opening possession. While Sheppard was held to 55 rushing yards on 15 carries, the Blue Devils' defense played a critical role, recording four sacks in the second half and holding Virginia to just three points after halftime.
Virginia had taken a 16-13 lead following a 30-yard field goal by Will Bettridge with three minutes left. However, Duke safety Patrick Smith-Young sealed the victory by intercepting a pass from Virginia quarterback Beau Pribula with 36 seconds remaining.
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Brody Keefe · Duke University · Nate Sheppard · Patrick Smith-Young · University of Virginia
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Duke's defense recorded four sacks in the final two quarters. goduke.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nate Sheppard scored a 32-yard touchdown run on Duke's first possession. goduke.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Duke defeated Virginia with a final score of 19-16. goduke.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nate Sheppard threw a 28-yard touchdown pass to Brody Keefe. goduke.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Jekail Middlebrook rushed for 117 yards and a touchdown for Virginia. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Duke. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Patrick Smith-Young intercepted a pass with 36 seconds remaining to secure the win. goduke.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Will Bettridge made a 30-yard field goal to give Virginia a 16-13 lead. www.winnipegfreepress.com