North Carolina and Duke battle in college football rivalry game
By Scott Sharpe
The University of North Carolina Tar Heels came from behind in the final minute to defeat the Duke Blue Devils 38-35in ACC college football action, Saturday night in Durham.
Mistakes in the third quarter by Duke allowed the Tar Heels to come back from an 11-point deficit.
North Carolina quarterback Luke Maye threw for 380 yards and rushed for 70 yards for UNC. He threw three touchdown passes, including the game-winner.
The Tar Heels enter Wallace-Wade Stadium for their game against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina Tar Heels head coach Mack Brown speaks with Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko prior to the game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.X. Kaitlin McKeown
Duke coach Mike Elko talks with North Carolina defensive coach Gene Chizik prior to their game on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown gives Josh Downs (11) a pat on the head after the Tar Heels’ first touchdown drive on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Downs had nine catches for 126 yards in the Tar Heels’ victory. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) reacts after a 53-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye (10) for a first down in the first quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters is brought down by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Kevin Hester Jr. on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.X. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina Tar Heels wide receiver Josh Downs is tackled by Duke Blue Devils defensive back Jaylen Stinson during the second half of Saturday’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 10 yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the first quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Kamari Morales (88) reacts after scoring a touchdown on a 10 yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye in the first quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils quarterback Riley Leonard (13) runs the ball 74 yards for a touchdown during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.X. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Giovanni Biggers defends against a pass intended for Duke Blue Devils wide receiver Jalon Calhoun (5) during the first half of Saturday’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina’s Antoine Green (3) pulls in a 53-yard pass from quarterback Drake Maye (10) over Duke’s Datrone Young (5) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Caleb Hood (4) rushes for 13 yards in the first quarter against Duke’s Darius Joiner (1) on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) is upended by North Carolina’s Cedric Gray (33) in the first quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters (7) is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly (9) during the first half of Saturday’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina coach Mack Brown argues with official Brian Perry after a penalty against the Tar Heels in the first quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina coach Mack Brown argues with official Brian Perry after a penalty against the Tar Heels in the first quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) is sacked by North Carolina’s DeAndre Boykins (16) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) is sacked by North Carolina’s DeAndre Boykins (16) in the second quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils running back Jordan Waters is tackled by North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Noah Taylor during the second half of Saturday’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
Duke Blue Devils running back Terry Moore carries the ball past North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Myles Murphy during the second half of Saturday’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina Tar Heels quarterback Drake Maye gets off a pass before being brought down by Duke Blue Devils defensive tackle DeWayne Carter during the second half of Saturday’s game at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina quarterback Drake Maye (10) tries to get rid of the ball as he is sacked by Duke’s DeWayneCarter (90) for a nine yard loss during the Tar Heels’ final drive in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown on a 20-yard run in the third quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown on a 20-yard run in the third quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Elijah Green (21) scores a touchdown on a 20-yard run in the third quarter against Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke Blue Devils head coach Mike Elko watches from the sideline during the Blue Devils’ game against North Carolina on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina’s Kevin Hester Jr. stops Duke’s Jordan Waters (7) for a one yard gain in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Travis Shaw (5) defends Duke quarterback Riley Leonard (13) in the fourth quarter on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke kicker Charlie Ham (40) misses a 43-yard field goal attempt with 2:09 to play in fourth quarter, turning the ball over to North Carolina on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Mike Elko reacts after a penalty on Andre Harris Jr. that stalled the Duke drive with under two minutes to play in the fourth quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Chandler Rivers (0) pushes North Carolina wide receiver Josh Downs (11) out of bounds after an 11-yard pass receptions from quarterback Drake Maye to set up the Tar Heels’ winning touchdown in the final minute of play on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) looks for running room after an 11-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye to set up the Tar Heels’ game winning touchdown in the final minute of play on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Tony Davis (13), Brandon Johnson (30) and Chandler Rivers (0) work to stop North Carolina’s Josh Downs (11) after an 11-yard pass reception from quarterback Drake Maye to set up the Tar Heels’ game winning touchdown in the final minute of play on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Mike Elko reacts to a penalty against the Blue Devils in the fourth quarter against North Carolina on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina’s Will Hardy (31) intercepts a pass by Duke quarterback Riley Leonard with two seconds to play to secure the Tar Heels’ 38-35 victory on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
Duke coach Mike Elko embraces North Carolina coach Mack Brown following the Tar Heels’ 38-35 victory on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina’s Giovanni Biggers (27) celebrates with the victory bell and his teammates after their 38-35 victory over Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
North Carolina kicker Ben Kieran (91) rings the victory bell as teammate Chris Collins (17) rides off the field to the locker room following the Tar Heels 38-35 victory over Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina kicker Ben Kieran (91) rings the victory bell as teammate Chris Collins (17) rides off the field to the locker room following the Tar Heels 38-35 victory over Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
North Carolina wide receivers coach Lonnie Galloway embraces Antoine Green (3) following the Tar Heels 38-35 victory over Duke on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Green scored the winning touchdown with 16 seconds to play.
North Carolina Tar Heels defensive lineman Jahvaree Ritzie celebrates while exiting Wallace Wade Stadium after the Tar Heels defeated Duke 38-35 on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown
North Carolina coach Mack Brown smiles as he leaves the field following the Tar Heels’ 38-35 victory on Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Wallace-Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Robert Willett rwillett@newsobserver.com
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