Duke withstands late Virginia Tech charge, wins in fourth OT

Duke finally put away Virginia Tech, withstanding a late rally to force extra periods, then embarking in a classic back-and-forth through a ridiculous four overtimes to escape with a 45-43 win. Quarterback Thomas Sirk’s scramble on a two-point conversion was the clincher for the Blue Devils, who improved to 3-0 in ACC play.

For Virginia Tech, there will be plenty to stew over, as the Hokies missed their two-point try after scoring a touchdown on their possession in the fourth overtime. They also bungled their final drive of regulation, mismanaging the clock before missing a 67-yard field goal attempt at the buzzer.

Here’s how it all went down:

What the win means for Duke: The Blue Devils…