Duke holds off rival UNC 42-35 to keep Victory Bell
Daniel Jones accounted for 547 total yards and four touchdowns to help Duke beat rival North Carolina 42-35 on Saturday.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
North Carolina Tar Heels
35
Duke Blue Devils
42
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNC | 14 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 35 |
| DUKE | 14 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 42 |
Wallace Wade Stadium · 35,493 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/7/26 | @ UConn Huskies | W 38-21 | NCAAF |
| 10/31/26 | vs Miami Hurricanes | L 35-38 | NCAAF |
| 10/24/26 | vs Syracuse Orange | L 30-31 | NCAAF |
| 10/17/26 | @ Duke Blue Devils | W 24-20 | NCAAF |
| 10/10/26 | @ Pittsburgh Panthers | W 21-17 | NCAAF |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:15 35-42
Thomas Jackson 13 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 1:42 28-42
Quentin Harris 2 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 0:16 28-35
Daniel Jones 61 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 6:14 28-28
Dazz Newsome 84 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 6:52 21-28
Deon Jackson 4 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 9:55 21-21
Javonte Williams 2 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 12:51 14-21
Davis Koppenhaver 2 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 6:20 14-14
Daniel Helm 26 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 8:16 14-7
Michael Carter 40 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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Touchdown 10:22 7-7
Chris Taylor 52 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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Touchdown 12:11 7-0
Anthony Ratliff-Williams 13 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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UNC
5 plays, 41 yards, 0:53 · End of Game
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DUKE 0:53
4 plays, -2 yards, 0:18 · Interception
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UNC 1:15
16 plays, 80 yards, 4:01 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:15 35-42
Thomas Jackson 13 Yd pass from Nathan Elliott (Freeman Jones Kick)
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DUKE 5:16
6 plays, 21 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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UNC 8:12
5 plays, 17 yards, 2:20 · Downs
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DUKE 10:32
5 plays, 8 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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UNC 12:27
3 plays, 5 yards, 1:20 · Punt
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DUKE 13:47
4 plays, 16 yards, 1:06 · Punt
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UNC 14:53
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:42 · Punt
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DUKE 1:42
3 plays, 78 yards, 0:57 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:42 28-42
Quentin Harris 2 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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UNC 2:39
3 plays, -1 yard, 1:44 · Punt
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DUKE 4:23
4 plays, 4 yards, 1:29 · Fumble
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UNC 5:52
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:18 · Punt
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DUKE 7:10
6 plays, 48 yards, 2:04 · Fumble
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UNC 9:14
4 plays, 5 yards, 1:38 · Punt
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DUKE 10:52
13 plays, 62 yards, 4:04 · Missed FG
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UNC
1 play, 7 yards, 0:08 · End of Half
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DUKE 0:16
3 plays, 67 yards, 0:35 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:16 28-35
Daniel Jones 61 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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UNC 0:51
4 plays, -2 yards, 0:37 · Punt
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DUKE 1:28
14 plays, 65 yards, 4:46 · Missed FG
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UNC 6:14
1 play, 89 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:14 28-28
Dazz Newsome 84 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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DUKE 6:52
9 plays, 75 yards, 3:03 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:52 21-28
Deon Jackson 4 Yd Run (Collin Wareham Kick)
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UNC 9:55
9 plays, 81 yards, 2:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:55 21-21
Javonte Williams 2 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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DUKE 12:51
4 plays, 68 yards, 1:38 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 12:51 14-21
Davis Koppenhaver 2 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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UNC 14:29
9 plays, 29 yards, 3:12 · Missed FG
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DUKE 2:41
6 plays, 2 yards, 2:30 · Punt
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UNC 5:11
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:05 · Punt
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DUKE 6:20
5 plays, 77 yards, 1:50 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:20 14-14
Daniel Helm 26 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
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UNC 8:16
6 plays, 83 yards, 2:00 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:16 14-7
Michael Carter 40 Yd Run (Freeman Jones Kick)
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DUKE 10:22
5 plays, 75 yards, 1:49 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 10:22 7-7
Chris Taylor 52 Yd pass from Daniel Jones (Collin Wareham Kick)
Showing the last 40 of 42 events.
Team Stats
UNC
DUKE
25
1st Downs
29
6-15
3rd down efficiency
13-20
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-1
536
Total Yards
629
221
Passing
361
27/44
Comp/Att
31/54
5.0
Yards per pass
6.7
315
Rushing
268
37
Rushing Attempts
35
8.5
Yards per rush
7.7
10-115
Penalties
6-40
0
Turnovers
3
0
Fumbles lost
2
0
Interceptions thrown
1
28:46
Possession
31:14
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