Duke vs Virginia

Duke escaped Charlottesville with a gritty 19-16 road victory over Virginia in a defensive slugfest at Scott Stadium. The Blue Devils leaned on their defense to grind out the ACC win, holding the Cavaliers' offense in check throughout a tense 171-play battle. Neither team found much rhythm offensively, but Duke made just enough plays when it mattered most. The three-point margin tells the story—this one went down to the wire. Virginia fought hard on their home turf, but the Blue Devils' ability to win the field position battle and capitalize on limited opportunities proved to be the difference. Duke improves their conference record with a hard-earned victory, while the Cavaliers are left to rue missed chances in a game that could've swung either way.