US EditionMensah, Duke Running Backs Lead Blue Devils Past Mistake-Prone Wake Forest 49-32
Duke quarterback Darian Mensah set a single-season touchdown record with 27 as Duke won 49-32, fueled by strong rushing and Wake Forest's four turnovers, coach said.
- On Saturday, Darian Mensah set a single-season passing touchdown record as the Duke Blue Devils football team defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team 49-32 at Wallace Wade Stadium.
- Facing self-inflicted problems, Wake Forest Demon Deacons football team committed four turnovers and was penalized 97 yards, while Duke's special teams featured an 80-yard kickoff return by Sahmir Hagans and a successful fake punt by Kade Reynoldson.
- Duke's ground game produced five rushing touchdowns and 110 yards on 39 carries, with Anderson Castle and Nate Sheppard each scoring twice.
- The result left Duke Blue Devils with a final record 7-5 overall and 6-2 ACC, while Wake Forest Demon Deacons' three-game winning streak ended after allowing a season-high points total.
- Duke's path forward depends on SMU and California results Saturday night, with the team possibly returning Sunday to prepare for the ACC championship game in Charlotte or a bowl.
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Duke rolls Wake Forest, to play Virginia in ACC title game
Darian Mensah set Duke's single-season record with his 27th and 28th passing touchdowns as the Blue Devils went on to beat Wake Forest 49-32 on Saturday at Durham, N.C., then advanced to the Atlantic Coast Conference title game later in…
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Mensah, Duke running backs lead Blue Devils past mistake-prone Wake Forest 49-32
Darian Mensah reached a record-setting passing touchdown total for Duke as the Blue Devils stayed alive for a chance at an Atlantic Coast Conference championship by defeating Wake Forest 49-32.
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Clayton NewsDuke rolls Wake Forest to keep ACC title-game hopes alive
Darian Mensah set Duke's single-season record with his 27th and 28th passing touchdowns and the Blue Devils went on to beat Wake Forest 49-32 to stay alive in the Atlantic Coast Conference title chase Saturday at Durham, N.C.
Duke Uses Five Rushing Touchdowns and Four Takeaways to Defeat Wake Forest
Duke beat Wake Forest 49–32 behind five rushing touchdowns, 268 passing yards from Darian Mensah and four defensive takeaways. Sahmir Hagans’ 80-yard return sparked the fourth quarter, and the Blue Devils capitalized in the red zone to secure the home win.
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