On Saturday, October 7th, Duke football defeated UVA – this 5-1 record puts Duke just one win away from a shot at a bowl game for the first time in almost two decades! The Blue Devils played an impressive game, scoring multiple touchdowns in the first quarter and pulling ahead again in the 3rd quarter. They were able to maintain their lead through the last quarter with a final score of 42-17.
Even army paratroopers were rooting for Duke for military appreciation day:
Duke celebrates touchdown #1:
The cheerleaders kept spirits high throughout the game:
Duke’s Conner Vernon was acknowledged as the ACC all-time leader in catches:
Another touchdown (in a painted end zone acknowledging Duke’s 100th football season!):
Duke had a solid turnout in the student section, even in the midst of midterm exams: