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Duke at Wake Forest

Saturday, November 7, 1981

Duke beat Wake Forest 31–⁠10. It was their 62nd meeting; after it, Duke led the series 41–⁠16–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayDuke6–⁠5 in 1981
31
HomeWake Forest4–⁠7 in 1981
10

FinalAttendance 22,000

Before kickoff

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Our ratings (scores only)

Wake Forest 54% to win. Duke won as Elo’s underdog.

The series

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Officially, Duke leads 62–⁠41–⁠2; as played, 60–⁠40–⁠2 in the 102 games on file; the official count covers all 105 meetings, counting the 43 since this game.

Recent meetings
2025Duke 49, Wake Forest 32
2024Duke 23, Wake Forest 17
2023Duke 24, Wake Forest 21
2022Duke 34, Wake Forest 31
2021Wake Forest 45, Duke 7
2019Wake Forest 39, Duke 27

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