Duke at Wake Forest

Saturday, November 9, 1985

Wake Forest beat Duke 27–⁠7. It was their 66th meeting; after it, Duke led the series 43–⁠18–⁠2 in the games on file.

AwayDuke4–⁠7 in 1985
7
HomeWake Forest4–⁠7 in 1985
27

FinalAttendance 19,800

Before kickoff

Our ratings going in

Our ratings (scores only)

Wake Forest 63% to win. Elo’s favorite won.

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 39 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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