The Duke Blue Devils are set to face the Florida State Seminoles on Friday at 7 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium during Week 8 of the college football season, with the game being broadcast on ESPN2.
Duke, coming off their first loss and a bye week, holds a 5-1 overall record and 1-1 in the ACC. They aim to achieve a historic first victory against the Seminoles, who lead the all-time series with a perfect 22-0 record. Last season, the Blue Devils put up a fight in Tallahassee but ultimately fell to Florida State 38-20, as the Seminoles went on to win the ACC championship. Duke’s first-year head coach Manny Diaz previously faced Florida State as Miami’s head coach, where he secured a 2-1 record against them.
The game will feature live score updates as it unfolds on this page. Duke managed to secure a 20-13 victory over Florida State, marking their first win against the Seminoles in program history. The Blue Devils led 20-13 at the end of the third quarter, thanks in part to a 95-yard kickoff return touchdown by Florida State’s Samuel Singleton Jr. that narrowed Duke’s lead to 17-13 early in the second half.
At halftime, Duke held a 17-6 advantage, with Ozzie Nicholas’ interception contributing to the Blue Devils’ three takeaways in the first half—Demonstrating Florida State’s struggle as they committed three turnovers in consecutive plays. Star Thomas added a 2-yard rushing touchdown, extending Duke’s lead to 14-3.
Duke initially took the lead at 7-3 in the first quarter thanks to Chandler Rivers’ pick-six, before Florida State briefly held the lead after a field goal made it 3-0.
The game is accessible on ESPN2, with livestream options on Fubo (offering a free trial) and ESPN+. The broadcast team for the game includes Mike Monaco and Kirk Morrison, with sideline reporting by Dawn Davenport.
Duke’s record against Florida State stands at 22-0, with the Blue Devils seeking their first victory in this series and aiming to improve their bowl eligibility. Betting odds show Duke as a 3-point favorite, with an over/under of 42.5 points.
Weather conditions for the night forecast temperatures around 50 degrees, with 6 mph winds.
The Duke football schedule includes a series of matchups throughout the season, while Florida State looks to recover from a tough season thus far.