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Photos: Duke beats Wake Forest in regular season finale

Duke’s Jordan Moore scored on a 39-yard touchdown reception as time expired to give the Blue Devils a 23-17 win over Wake Forest on Saturday in Winston-Salem, N.C.

The win marks the Blue Devils’ first nine-win regular season since 2014.

Duke completed a regular season sweep of the state’s Big Four ACC teams, with wins over North Carolina, N.C. State and Wake Forest.

Duke’s Jordan Moore (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown as time expired to give the Blue Devils a 23-17 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore (8) celebrates with teammates after scoring a touchdown as time expired to give the Blue Devils a 23-17 victory over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore runs the ball past Wake Forest’s Zamari Stevenson for a touchdown to give the Blue Devils a 23-17 victory at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore runs the ball past Wake Forest’s Zamari Stevenson for a touchdown to give the Blue Devils a 23-17 victory at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Star Thomas runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Star Thomas runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Vontae Floyd, center, reacts after recovering a Wake Forest fumble during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Vontae Floyd, center, reacts after recovering a Wake Forest fumble during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Ozzie Nicholas tackles Wake Forest’s Tate Carney during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Ozzie Nicholas tackles Wake Forest’s Tate Carney during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy runs the ball into the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz gives instructions during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz gives instructions during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Star Thomas runs the ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Star Thomas runs the ball during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Terry Moore tackles Wake Forest’s Horatio Fields during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Terry Moore tackles Wake Forest’s Horatio Fields during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sidelines during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz watches from the sidelines during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy looks to pass during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy looks to pass during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Eli Pancol is tackled by Wake Forest’s Dylan Hazen during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Eli Pancol is tackled by Wake Forest’s Dylan Hazen during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
The stands at Allegacy Stadium are reflected in the helmet of Duke’s Sahmir Hagans during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest` on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
The stands at Allegacy Stadium are reflected in the helmet of Duke’s Sahmir Hagans during the second half of the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest` on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore reacts after a Wake Forest interception during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Jordan Moore reacts after a Wake Forest interception during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Star Thomas runs the ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Star Thomas runs the ball during the first half of the Blue Devils’ game against Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Justin Pickett and Kendy Charles embrace following the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke’s Justin Pickett and Kendy Charles embrace following the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz is swarmed by players following the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.
Duke head coach Manny Diaz is swarmed by players following the Blue Devils’ 23-17 win over Wake Forest at Allegacy Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, in Winston-Salem, N.C.