Duke Gets Routed By North Carolina As The Victory Bell Remains Light Blue And In Chapel Hill For Another Year

Duke lost to North Carolina by a score of 56-24!

When?

Saturday!

Where?

In Durham North Carolina!

Why?

Because Duke found itself in a 28-0 deficit just 16 minutes into the contest. The Blue Devils finally broke through when sophomore Eli Pancol scampered in from 22-yards out on a reverse. The Tar Heels added two more scores before Duke got on the scoreboard again, this time with a 29-yard field goal by redshirt freshman Charlie Ham to cut the deficit to 42-10 at the break. “according to an article on goduke.com

North Carolina used a Duke fumble deep in its own territory to go 28 yards in three plays to extend its advantage to 49-10 early in the third quarter.. “according to an article on goduke.com

Junior Mataeo Durant responded for the Blue Devils on their ensuing drive rushing for 50 of the possible 75 yards, including a 46-yard touchdown run. The McCormick, S.C., native has now registered at least one rush of 45-plus yards in three of Duke's last four contests.. “according to an article on goduke.com


The two teams traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter with Duke seeing redshirt freshman Jordan Waters score his second rushing touchdown in as many games. That scamper capped off a 10-play, 51-yard drive led by redshirt sophomore quarterback Gunnar Holmberg.. “according to an article on goduke.com
Senior Marquis Waters recorded his fourth double digit tackle game when he finished the day with a team best 10. Fellow classmate Michael Carter II earned Duke's seventh interception of the season when he picked off Tar Heel quarterback Sam Howell in the third quarter. . “according to an article on goduke.com

While North Carolina won the game!

How?

North Carolina scored at just about every opportunity for a half and steamrolled rival Duke in a 56-24 victory Saturday afternoon. “according to an article on goheels.com

Where?

Durham North Carolina!

How?

Javonte Williams scored four first-half touchdowns Sam Howell threw three touchdown passes and rushed for another score.according to an article on goheels.com

Williams gained 151 rushing yards on 12 carries as part of North Carolina's output of 573 yards of total offense.
Michael Carter scored two touchdowns, posting 85 yards on the ground on 17 attempts. Howell finished 18-for-27 for 235 yards and an interception.according to an article on goheels.com

Because North Carolina won the game they get to keep the victory bell and it remains North Carolina blue for another year!

Duke has a bye on Saturday November 14th before they host Wake Forest while North Carolina on the other hand will play Wake Forest Saturday who Duke will play after their bye!