The Duke Blue Devils will face off against the Florida State Seminoles on Friday at 7 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium as part of the college football season’s Week 8.
After suffering their first defeat and having a week off, the Blue Devils (5-1, 1-1 ACC) are hoping to secure their first-ever win against the Seminoles (1-5, 1-4), who have a perfect record of 22-0 in their all-time encounters.
Last year, Duke put up a fight in Tallahassee, but Florida State ultimately won 38-20 on their way to claiming the ACC championship. Manny Diaz, who is in his first year as Duke’s head coach, previously faced Florida State as Miami’s head coach, where he held a record of 2-1 against them.
As the game unfolds, updates will be provided live, including score updates.
Final Score: Duke 20, Florida State 13
Duke secured their first victory against Florida State, winning 20-13.
End of Third Quarter: Duke 20, Florida State 13
Duke maintained a 20-13 lead as they entered the fourth quarter.
Florida State’s Samuel Singleton Jr. made a splash with a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to narrow Duke’s lead to 17-13 early in the third quarter.
Halftime Score: Duke 17, Florida State 6
Duke held a 17-6 advantage at halftime, supported by three turnovers from Florida State, including an interception by Duke’s Ozzie Nicholas.
Duke’s Star Thomas scored a 2-yard rushing touchdown to push the lead to 14-3 against Florida State.
End of First Quarter: Duke 7, Florida State 3
Duke led 7-3 at the end of the first quarter, buoyed by Chandler Rivers’ pick-six.
Florida State opened the scoring with a field goal for a 3-0 lead after Duke’s early possessions stalled.
The game will be aired live on ESPN2, with Mike Monaco and Kirk Morrison calling the action, while Dawn Davenport provides sideline reports. Streaming can also be accessed via Fubo with a free trial.
Game Details:
– Date: Friday, October 18
– Start Time: 7 p.m.
– Broadcast: ESPN2
Duke leads the all-time series against Florida State with a record of 22-0, while Florida State won their last encounter in 2023.
Duke is favored to win by 3 points, with betting odds indicating a close matchup. The over/under is set at 42.5 points.
As for weather conditions, expect temperatures around 50 degrees with winds at 6 mph during the game.
Upcoming schedules for both teams reveal a busy season ahead, with various matchups lined up for the weeks following this game.
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