Duke hosts North Carolina in 113th football rivalry
Duke and North Carolina met for the 113th football rivalry at Wallace Wade Stadium, with the Tar Heels holding a 17-10 lead entering the fourth quarter.
Key points
- The game was the 113th football meeting between Duke and North Carolina.
- It took place at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham on Oct. 17, kickoff 3:30 p.m. ET.
- North Carolina led 17-10 going into the fourth quarter.
- Duke entered with a 4‑1 overall record; North Carolina was 3‑2.
- Duke RB Nate Sheppard was a game‑time decision and UNC had four defensive starters possibly out.
The Duke Blue Devils and North Carolina Tar Heels met on Saturday, October 17, for the 113th time in their football rivalry. The Atlantic Coast Conference 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 conference mark, following a season-opening loss to Georgia Tech. The Tar Heels 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.
North Carolina held a 17-10 lead over the Blue Devils going into the fourth quarter. Duke running back Nate Sheppard was listed as a game-time decision for the rivalry game. The Tar Heels faced injury concerns on the defensive side, with four defensive starters potentially missing from the lineup. Duke has won the two previous meetings between the teams, including a 32-25 victory in Chapel Hill the previous November.
Your questions, answered
When did Duke and North Carolina play their 113th football rivalry?
They met on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.
What was the score entering the fourth quarter?
North Carolina led 17‑10.
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