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Duke Blue Devils

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Duke Blue Devils is 8-5 on the season, 6-5-2 against the spread, and holds a power rating of +12.4. Duke Blue Devils carries one of the heaviest travel loads in the FBS, ranked 37th with 8,350 miles travelled this season — a meaningful fatigue factor for away games; they have also qualified for the postseason this season.

Conference: Atlantic Coast Conference
Stadium: Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC
Power Rating: +12.4
HFA Rating:2.9 pts
Record: 8-5
ATS: 6-5-2
O/U: 8-3-2

2025 Schedule & Results

Location
Opponent
Result / Date
ATS
O/U
vs
Elon
W 45-17
Push
Push
vs
Illinois
L 19-45
L
Over
at
Tulane
L 27-34
L
Over
vs
NC State
W 45-33
W
Over
at
Syracuse
W 38-3
W
Under
at
California
W 45-21
W
Over
vs
Georgia Tech
L 18-27
L
Under
at
Clemson
W 46-45
W
Over
at
UConn
L 34-37
L
Over
vs
Virginia
L 17-34
L
Under
at
North Carolina
W 32-25
W
Over
vs
Wake Forest
W 49-32
W
Over
at
Virginia
W 27-20
Push
Push
vs
Arizona State
W 42-39
Push
Push

2025 Season Travel Profile

8,350 miles — ranked 37th heaviest in FBS (234 teams)
Week Opponent Distance Cumulative
Week 0—120 mi120 mi
Week 1ElonHome (0 mi)120 mi
Week 2IllinoisHome (0 mi)120 mi
Week 3Tulane771 mi891 mi
Week 4NC StateHome (0 mi)891 mi
Week 5Syracuse508 mi1,399 mi
Week 6California2,379 mi3,778 mi
Week 7—Bye
Week 8Georgia TechHome (0 mi)3,778 mi
Week 9—Bye
Week 10Clemson238 mi4,017 mi
Week 11UConn523 mi4,540 mi
Week 12VirginiaHome (0 mi)4,540 mi
Week 13North Carolina9 mi4,548 mi
Week 14Wake ForestHome (0 mi)4,548 mi
Week 15Virginia120 mi4,668 mi

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Historic ACC Championship Victory

Duke won its first outright ACC football championship since 1962, defeating No. 16 Virginia 27-20 in overtime. This victory marks a significant milestone for a program primarily known for basketball.

Strong Defensive Performance

Duke's defense played its best game in recent weeks, limiting Virginia's leading rusher J’Mari Taylor to 65 yards and forcing two interceptions, including the game-sealing pick in overtime by Luke Mergott.

Offensive Efficiency in Key Moments

Quarterback Darian Mensah threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, both to Jeremiah Hasley, including the game-winning 1-yard score on fourth down in overtime. Nate Sheppard added 97 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Special Teams and Aggressive Play-Calling

Coach Manny Diaz's aggressive strategy paid off with a successful fake punt and a fourth-down conversion via hard count. Punter Kade Reynoldson also pinned Virginia at the 1-yard line, leading to a turnover.

Playoff Argument and Strength of Schedule

Despite an 8-5 record, Diaz argued Duke deserves a CFP spot due to seven wins over power-conference teams (all ACC), contrasting with potential Group of Five contender James Madison's weaker schedule.

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Schedule & Results

Power Ratings & HFA

Duke Blue Devils — 8-5 overall, 6-5-2 ATS, power rating +12.4.