Duke Stuns Virginia in Overtime to Win ACC Championship
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Duke defeated Virginia in overtime to win the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football championship on Saturday. The dramatic victory could influence the selection of teams for the national championship playoff.
The game went to overtime with the score tied. Duke scored a touchdown first. The Duke defense then secured the win by intercepting a Virginia pass.
This result is considered consequential for the College Football Playoff (CFP). The CFP is the system that selects the top four teams for the national championship. Duke's upset may disrupt the expected rankings and final selections.
The CFP committee will announce its final decisions on Sunday.