DURHAM, N.C. — Chandler Morris hasn’t been at Virginia for long, but coach Tony Elliott knows to never doubt his toughness. Because of that, Elliott wasn’t the least bit surprised when the sixth-year transfer declared himself ready to play Saturday.

Morris, who left last week’s loss to Wake Forest following a hit to the head, passed for 316 yards and two touchdowns as No. 20 Virginia kept its conference title hopes intact with a 34-17 victory over Duke.

“He was adamant about this,” Elliott said. “This is what he came here (for), an opportunity to be in this position in the month of November.”

Morris completed 23 of 35 passes for the Cavaliers (9-2, 6-1 Atlantic Coast Conference) who piled up 540 total yards. He also threw two interceptions, including one that Duke linebacker Tre Freeman

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