Blue Devils Secure Victory with Late Field Goal and Turnovers, Defeating Demon Deacons 24-21
The Duke Blue Devils defeated the Wake Forest Demon Deacons 24-21 in a close game that came down to a last-second field goal by Todd Pelino. Duke's freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis stepped in for the injured Riley Leonard and showed glimpses of potential, throwing for one touchdown and one interception. The Duke defense was relentless, sacking Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis six times and forcing turnovers. The win makes Duke bowl eligible for the season.