Overview
- Holder Kade Reynoldson flipped to kicker Todd Pelino for a 26-yard gain to the 1-yard line, setting up Anderson Castle’s go-ahead touchdown with 2:18 left, and Duke converted the two-point try for a 32-25 lead.
- The Blue Devils moved to 6-5 (5-2 ACC), kept the Victory Bell, and sealed the win with a defensive stop on UNC’s final series.
- Castle scored three 1-yard rushing touchdowns as Duke powered for 177 rushing yards on 43 attempts.
- UNC’s lack of discipline proved costly with 12 penalties for 103 yards while Duke converted five of six fourth-down tries.
- Quarterback Gio Lopez went 21-of-27 for 204 yards with passing and rushing scores for UNC, which must beat NC State to reach 5-7 and could then be considered via APR if bowls lack enough six-win teams.