US EditionDuke Wins Its First Outright ACC Title Since 1962, Beating No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in Overtime in Conference Title Game
Duke won the ACC championship game 27-20 in overtime after a five-way tiebreaker, securing its first outright ACC title since 1962.
- In Charlotte, Duke Blue Devils defeated No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime to win their first outright ACC title since 1962.
- Thanks to the ACC's sixth tiebreaker, conference opponent record, Duke reached the title game after a 6-2 conference season despite a 7-5 regular-season mark.
- In overtime, Duke converted a fourth-and-goal touchdown from Darian Mensah to Jeremiah Hasley, then Luke Mergott intercepted Chandler Morris on Virginia's first overtime play to end the game.
- Despite the title, Duke faces an unlikely College Football Playoff berth due to its five-loss resume, while James Madison University appears favored for the final automatic bid.
- The Blue Devils finish 8-5 and recorded the longest opening drive by plays and time of possession in ACC Championship game history, outgaining Virginia 170-115.
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Duke football upsets Virginia for first ACC football championship since 1989
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Duke won an improbable ACC football championship on Saturday night, the program’s first since 1989, with a thrilling, gutsy 27-20 overtime win over Virginia in the league title game.
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