UNC Beats Duke in Double-Overtime ACC Thriller
Tar Heels Win 47-45 in Classic Rivalry Matchup
Maye Leads UNC to Victory with 342 Passing Yards and 3 Total Touchdowns
In a thrilling double-overtime ACC matchup, the No. 24 North Carolina Tar Heels upset the Duke Blue Devils 47-45 on November 11, 2023.
UNC quarterback Drake Maye delivered a standout performance, passing for 342 yards and one touchdown while adding 22 rushing yards and two more touchdowns.
The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams trading blows throughout regulation and overtime. Maye's leadership and playmaking ability ultimately proved to be the difference.
Stat Highlights
- Drake Maye: 342 passing yards, 22 rushing yards, three total touchdowns
- North Carolina: 503 total yards (342 passing, 161 rushing)
- Duke: 435 total yards (330 passing, 105 rushing)
- Attendance: 93,720
Game Recap
After a hard-fought regulation period that ended in a 31-31 tie, the teams entered overtime.
In the first overtime period, North Carolina scored a field goal to take a 34-31 lead.
Duke answered with a touchdown in the second overtime period, but their two-point conversion attempt was unsuccessful, leaving the score at 45-34.
Maye then led UNC down the field, rushing for a touchdown and tying the game at 45-45.
In the third overtime period, Duke had a chance to win the game with a field goal, but the Tar Heels blocked the attempt.
With the victory, North Carolina improved to 9-2 overall and 6-1 in the ACC, while Duke fell to 7-4 overall and 4-3 in the conference.
Drake Maye's Performance
Maye's performance was one of the best by a North Carolina quarterback in recent memory.
He showed off his arm strength, accuracy, and mobility throughout the game.
Maye is now considered one of the top quarterback prospects for the 2024 NFL Draft.
Conclusion
The North Carolina Tar Heels' double-overtime victory over the Duke Blue Devils was a thrilling end to a memorable rivalry game.
Drake Maye's leadership and playmaking ability were instrumental in the Tar Heels' victory.
With the win, North Carolina remained in contention for the ACC Coastal Division title.
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