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Duke wins its eighth ACC football title with 27-20 OT thriller against No. 17 Virginia

December 7, 2025

Duke University captured its first outright Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football title since 1962, defeating No. 17 Virginia 27-20 in an overtime thriller. The victory, marked by a crucial fourth-down touchdown pass, has thrown the College Football Playoff (CFP) selection process into uncertainty, potentially opening the door for other teams to qualify.

Duke wins its eighth ACC football title with 27-20 OT thriller against No. 17 Virginia

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Key Highlights

Duke won its first outright ACC title since 1962.
The Blue Devils defeated No. 17 Virginia 27-20 in overtime.
Duke's victory is likely to disrupt the College Football Playoff selections.
The team finished the season with an 8-5 record.
This win comes after a maze of tiebreakers to reach the conference championship game.

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Duke wins its eighth ACC football title with 27-20 OT thriller against No. 17 Virginia

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