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Duke faces UNC in 113th football rivalry for Victory Bell

The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels met Saturday at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham for their 113th matchup, with both teams battling for the Victory Bell trophy.

By Published · 11:24 AM · Updated · 1 min read
Duke faces UNC in 113th football rivalry for Victory Bell

Key points

  • Duke entered the game 4-1 overall, 1-1 in ACC, after a loss to Georgia Tech.
  • North Carolina was 3-2 overall, 1-1 in ACC, after a 21-17 win over Pittsburgh.
  • The game was broadcast on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN Unlimited.
  • Duke’s Nate Sheppard was a game‑time decision; CJ Campbell Jr. was named as a replacement.
  • North Carolina had four defensive starters potentially missing the game.

The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels met on Saturday, October 17, for the 113th time in their football rivalry. The ACC matchup took place at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, with the kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET.

Duke entered the contest with a 4-1 overall record and a 1-1 mark in the Atlantic Coast Conference. The Blue Devils had previously suffered their first loss of the season at Georgia Tech. North Carolina arrived with a 3-2 overall record and a 1-1 conference record, coming off a 21-17 road victory over Pittsburgh.

The game was broadcast on ESPN2 and streamed live on ESPN Unlimited. The contest featured a battle for the Victory Bell, a trophy contested between the two schools.

Injury concerns affected both roades ahead of the game. Duke running back Nate Sheppard was listed as a game-time decision due to an undisclosed injury, with CJ Campbell Jr. identified as the reported replacement. On the North Carolina side, four defensive starters were noted as potentially missing the rivalry game.

Your questions, answered

Where was the 113th Duke‑UNC football game played?

It was played at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham.

What was the record of Duke before the game?

Duke was 4-1 overall and 1-1 in the ACC.

Which network broadcast the game?

The game was on ESPN2 and streamed on ESPN Unlimited.

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