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Duke Rallies to Victory Over Cal, Improves to 4-2

10/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Duke Blue Devils beat California Golden Bears 45-21, erasing a 21-7 deficit on Oct. 4, 2025.
Duke totaled 443 yards; Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele yielded six sacks and four turnovers.
Darian Mensah threw 265 yards with two TDs; Nate Sheppard added 91 rushing yards.
Duke improves to 4-2 and 3-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC); Cal falls to 4-2, 1-1.

History

Historical Context

In 1980, the University of Alabama, under coach Bear Bryant, achieved a perfect 12-0 season, winning the NCAA Division I Football Championship. This victory highlighted the dominance of Southern teams in college football, a trend that has influenced recruitment and fan engagement in the sport. The competitive landscape continues to evolve, as seen in Duke's recent comeback against California.

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Story summary

Duke Blue Devils beat California Golden Bears 45-21, erasing a 21-7 deficit on Oct. 4, 2025.
Duke totaled 443 yards; Cal's Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele yielded six sacks and four turnovers.
Darian Mensah threw 265 yards with two TDs; Nate Sheppard added 91 rushing yards.
Duke improves to 4-2 and 3-0 in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC); Cal falls to 4-2, 1-1.

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