Duke defeated Virginia Tech 31-28 in Week 13 action, holding on despite a late Hokies surge. The home team covered the 2.5-point spread in a game that exceeded the over-under of 46 points.

Duke dominated early, with quarterback Maalik Murphy connecting with Eli Pancol for two touchdown passes in the first quarter to build a 14-7 lead. The Blue Devils extended their advantage to 21-7 by halftime before Virginia Tech mounted a comeback.

The Hokies scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to close within three, but Duke's defense held firm down the stretch. A critical fourth-quarter fumble by Duke's Star Thomas, recovered by Virginia Tech's Cole Nelson, couldn't generate the final touchdown the visitors needed.

Virginia Tech's Collin Schlee led the passing attack with 67 yards, while Bhayshul Tuten rushed for 84 yards and Benji Gosnell caught 9 passes. The game featured significant momentum swings, with six lead changes throughout the contest, making for an exciting finish at Wallace Wade Stadium.