Cutcliffe: 'You showed the nation that your passion and spirit is unrivaled'

On behalf of our players, coaches and staff, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Duke students who have made Wallace Wade Stadium a terrific home atmosphere this season—especially for last week’s game against North Carolina.

For Duke to be chosen to host a Thursday night, national television game on ESPN speaks volumes about our program and its growth both on and off the field. Your unwavering backing of our teams over the past few seasons helped make last Thursday night an exciting reality—and you showed the nation that your passion and spirit is unrivaled.

As we continue to build what we believe to be the best football program in the country, please know that our student section in Wallace Wade Stadium is an integral part of any successes we may be fortunate enough to achieve. Thanks again—in advance—for your support!

For those students remaining in the area this weekend, I look forward to seeing you on Saturday night as we say goodbye to 27 seniors as they put a close to the finest two-year win total in school history.