Duke powered to a 49-32 victory over Wake Forest in an action-packed ACC showdown, with running back Nate Sheppard scoring twice while quarterback Darian Mensah threw for two touchdowns. The Blue Devils established a first-half lead and kept the Demon Deacons at bay despite Wake Forest quarterback Robby Ashford's determined effort that included two passing touchdowns and a rushing score with a two-point conversion. Anderson Castle added two rushing touchdowns for Duke as they pulled away late with a decisive Mensah-to-Hasley connection in the final minute.