Duke vs. Virginia Game Highlights | 2026 ACC Football

Description: The Blue Devils overcame a halftime deficit on the road to defeat the Cavaliers, 19-16. In a rematch of the 2025 ACC Championship game, running back Nate Sheppard threw a 28-yard pass to Keefe Brody for a game-winning touchdown with 1:14 left in the game. Patrick Smith-Young had a game-sealing interception with 36 seconds left. Sheppard finished the game with 55 rushing yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. Quarterback Walker Eget completed 14 of 25 passes for 211 yards despite missing a big portion of the first half due to an injury. Virginia running back Jekail Middlebrook ran the ball 24 times for 117 yards, both career highs, and a touchdown. Quarterback Beau Pribula threw for 158 yards and ran for 66 yards. Close description