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North Carolina 24, Duke 20: Five Key Plays

North Carolina secured a hard-fought 24–20 victory over Duke in a back-and-forth contest that saw the Blue Devils nearly pull off a late comeback. Duke, down 17–0 midway through the first half, rallied to take a 20–17 lead with just under four minutes remaining, but a critical interception on the final drive sealed their fate.

The Tar Heels capitalized on early defensive miscues, including a blocked punt by Duke’s Kade Reynoldson that set up a quick 10-point surge, followed by a Demon June touchdown run that extended their lead. Duke’s Nate Sheppard, playing through apparent health limitations, answered with 11 receptions, 98 yards, and a touchdown, while Walker Eget’s late scoring drive kept hopes alive—only for a game-ending interception to end the threat.

The loss drops Duke to 4–2 on the season, marking their second consecutive game where a fourth-quarter lead proved unsustainable.

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