Duke's Tobacco Road Sweep: A Season to Remember

Duke footballs remarkable season culminated in a Tobacco Road sweep, with a forty-nine to thirty-two victory over Wake Forest. Despite challenges, the Blue Devils won four one-possession games, capitalizing on turnovers and showcasing persistence. Quarterback Darian Mensah had a standout performance, breaking the program record for single-season passing touchdowns. Freshman running back Nate Sheppard also shone, while the defense, led by eight seniors, limited Wake Forests elite running back. This successful season, marked by a complementary style of play, resulted in a six-and-two conference record and an undefeated road record in ACC play. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.