Virginia and Duke stay in ACC title race after narrow losses, with playoff hopes on the line.

Virginia and Duke remain in the hunt for the ACC championship after Virginia’s 16-9 loss to Wake Forest, dropping the Cavaliers to 8-2 and 5-1 in conference play. Duke (5-4, 4-1 ACC) is also in contention, with only one ACC loss to Georgia Tech. Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris is uncertain for Saturday’s game after entering concussion protocol; backup Daniel Kaelin, a redshirt freshman, could start. Duke’s defense has struggled recently, allowing 46 points to Clemson and facing challenges against Connecticut, but the team remains focused on the upcoming matchup. Both teams have experienced close games in North Carolina this season, highlighting the ACC’s tight race. With four teams—Virginia, Duke, Florida State, and Georgia Tech—each at 5-1 in ACC play, the final three weeks could determine the conference champion and a potential College Football Playoff berth.