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Duke Football Calls Out Bogus Claim by Wolfpack Supporter on Christmas

The Duke football program made sure folks remember its in-state record this year.

Matt Giles

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From Raleigh to Winston-Salem, the 2024 Duke football team took care of business against North Carolina opponents. The first batch of Blue Devils in the Manny Diaz era went 3-0, including two road wins, versus the UNC Tar Heels, NC State Wolfpack, and Wake Forest Demon Deacons.

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Although all three victories were by a margin of 10 points or less, there's no doubt Duke laid claim to current in-state supremacy en route to posting the school's first nine-win regular season since 2014.

Despite those results, not to mention the two-year Duke football winning streak against the Wolfpack, a prominent NC State fan account — aptly named "Typical NC State fan" — must've overlooked the Blue Devils' 29-19 victory in Raleigh on Nov. 9 when posting a "Christmas reminder that this is still OUR state" on Wednesday afternoon.

The official Duke football account decided to not let that assertion go unchecked:

Duke has totaled 26 wins over the past three seasons, three more than NC State, three more than UNC, and 10 more than Wake Forest.

Meanwhile, the Blue Devils (9-3, 5-3 ACC), gearing up for their Gator Bowl showdown against the Ole Miss Rebels in Jacksonville, Fla., on Thursday, Jan. 2, at 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN), are the only North Carolina representative across college football's early January slate.

Wake (4-8, 2-6 ACC) fell short of bowl eligibility. State (6-6, 3-5 ACC) is preparing to face the ECU Pirates in the Military Bowl on Saturday, and UNC (6-6, 3-5 ACC) squares off against the UConn Huskies in the Fenway Bowl earlier in the day.

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Matt Giles
MATT GILES

Matt Giles is the editor and publisher of Duke Blue Devils on SI, North Carolina Tar Heels on SI, and NC State Wolfpack on SI, making him a key source for comprehensive coverage of these storied college basketball programs. Since joining SI in 2022, Matt has been dedicated to providing in-depth analysis, breaking news, and exclusive content on all three teams. He covers everything from game previews and recaps to player profiles and recruiting updates. Matt's expert knowledge of these teams has made his work a go-to resource for fans and followers of Duke, NC State, and UNC. As publisher, he shapes the editorial direction, ensuring that the most relevant and timely information reaches his audience.

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