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 Week 8 of the college football season, with the game airing on ESPN2.
Following a week off and their first loss of the season, the Blue Devils carry a record of 5-1 overall and 1-1 in the ACC. They aim to secure their first-ever win against the Seminoles, who hold a 22-0 advantage in the all-time series and currently have a record of 1-5 and 1-4 in the conference.
In their previous encounter last season, Duke kept pace with Florida State until late in the game, ultimately losing 38-20 as FSU claimed the ACC championship. Duke’s first-year coach, Manny Diaz, holds a 2-1 record against the Seminoles from his time as head coach at Miami.
As the game progresses, live updates and a scoreboard will track the scores and highlights, including Duke’s previous lead of 20-13 at the final whistle, marking the Blue Devils’ first victory over Florida State.
The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN2, with Mike Monaco and Kirk Morrison providing commentary. Streaming services such as Fubo, which offers a free trial, will also carry the game. Radio coverage will be available via the Blue Devil Sports Network.
Kickoff is set for Friday, October 18, at 7 p.m. from Duke’s home stadium in Durham, North Carolina. Weather conditions are expected to be chilly, with temperatures around 50 degrees and light winds.
The historical record leans heavily in favor of Florida State, but Duke aims to reshape their narrative this season. Betting lines indicate Duke as a three-point favorite, with an over/under of 42.5 points.
Both teams hope to turn their fortunes around in this pivotal matchup.