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Virginia and Duke Clash in High-Stakes ACC Matchup
13 Nov
Summary
- Virginia and Duke battle for a spot in the ACC championship game
- Quarterback Chandler Morris' status uncertain due to concussion protocol
- Duke's defense has struggled in recent games
On November 13, 2025, No. 19 Virginia and Duke will square off in a pivotal ACC matchup, with both teams aiming to secure a spot in the conference championship game. The Cavaliers (8-2, 5-1 ACC) were previously in sole possession of the ACC lead, but a 16-9 home loss to Wake Forest last week has tightened the race.
Meanwhile, the Duke Blue Devils (5-4, 4-1 ACC) have been unscathed in conference play, aside from a 27-18 home defeat against Georgia Tech on October 18. The status of Virginia's quarterback Chandler Morris remains uncertain, as he entered the concussion protocol during the Wake Forest game. His backup, redshirt freshman Daniel Kaelin, performed admirably in relief, completing 18 of 28 passes for 145 yards and rushing for 49 yards.
Duke's offense revolves around quarterback Darian Mensah, who has thrown for 2,794 yards with 24 touchdowns and four interceptions this season. However, the Blue Devils' defense has been a concern, particularly in their recent 46-45 victory over Clemson and a 37-34 loss to Connecticut.
With the ACC title race tightly contested, this matchup between Virginia and Duke promises to be a high-stakes affair, with both teams determined to secure a crucial victory and keep their championship aspirations alive.
