CLEMSON, S.C. — Duke football used a late touchdown and two-point conversion to hold on to defeat Clemson , 46-45, on Saturday in Death Valley.

It marks the Blue Devils' first win in Death Valley since 1980 and second-straight win over Clemson since defeating it in 2023 at Wallace Wade Stadium.

Duke jumped out to an early 21-7 lead after the opening quarter, but it was a Clemson-dominated second to send the teams into the half tied at 28. A back-and-forth second half followed, with a late Duke touchdown and two-point conversion being the difference.

Duke now moves to 5-3 overall and 4-1 in ACC play. Clemson falls to 3-5 overall and 2-5 in conference play.

Darian Mensah was 27-for-41 for 361 yards and four touchdowns. His top target was Cooper Barkate, who hauled in six passes for

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