Duke’s Todd Pelino (29) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal to give the Blue Devils a 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C.
Kaitlin McKeown
kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke kicked a field goal as time expired to notch a 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, in Durham, N.C.
With the win, the Blue Devils are bowl-eligible.
Freshman quarterback Grayson Loftis threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to tie the game in the fourth quarter. Riley Leonard, who suffered a high ankle sprain in the Blue Devils’ Sept. 30 game against Notre Dame, did not play.
Duke’s Todd Pelino is congratulated by teammate Charlie Ham after Pelino made a field goal to give the Blue Devils a 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Todd Pelino (29) is congratulated by teammates after kicking a field goal to give the Blue Devils a 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Ryan Smith intercepts a pass by Wake Forest’s Mitch Griffis during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordan Moore is congratulated by teammate Joshua Pickette after scoring a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest’s Mitch Griffis is brought down by Duke’s Nick Morris Jr. and Ja’Mion Franklin during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke head coach Mike Elko watches from the sidelines during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Grayson Loftis throws a pass during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Wake Forest’s Mitch Griffis hurdles over Duke’s Terry Moore to score a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke quarterbacks Grayson Loftis and Riley Leonard stand on the field during warm-ups prior to the Blue Devils’ game against Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Grayson Loftis is sacked by Wake Forest’s Bryce Ganious during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaylen Stinson tackles Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Grayson Loftis runs the ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win over Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Chandler Rivers and Terry Moore tackle Wake Forest’s Ke’Shawn Williams during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jaquez Moore runs the ball past Wake Forest’s Malik Mustapha during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Terry Moore (23) is congratulated by teammate Brandon Johnson after he sacked Wake Forest quarterback Mitch Griffis during the first half of the Blue Devils’ 24-21 win on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
Duke’s Jordan Waters runs into the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Wake Forest on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, N.C. Kaitlin McKeown kmckeown@newsobserver.com
This story was originally published November 2, 2023 at 9:21 PM.
