The Duke Blue Devils are set to face the Florida State Seminoles on Friday at 7 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium, marking Week 8 of the college football season.
After suffering their first defeat and taking a week off, the Blue Devils (5-1, 1-1 ACC) aim to achieve their first-ever victory against the Seminoles (1-5, 1-4), who have historically dominated the matchup with a 22-0 record.
Last season, Duke put up a fight in Tallahassee but ultimately lost 38-20 as Florida State went on to claim the ACC championship. First-year Duke head coach Manny Diaz has a 2-1 record against the Seminoles from his time coaching at Miami.
As for the prediction and preview of the Duke vs. FSU game:
Once the game kicks off, updates will be provided.
Final score: Duke 20, Florida State 13. This victory marks Duke’s first win against Florida State in the history of their rivalry.
Duke led 20-13 going into the fourth quarter, with a notable play from Florida State’s Samuel Singleton Jr., who returned a kickoff for a touchdown to narrow the score to 17-13 early in the third quarter.
At halftime, Duke held a 17-6 advantage. The Blue Devils showcased a strong defense, highlighted by linebacker Ozzie Nicholas, who contributed an interception—part of a series of turnovers for Florida State.
Duke’s Star Thomas scored on a 2-yard rushing touchdown to extend their lead to 14-3, and the Blue Devils finished the first quarter leading 7-3 after Chandler Rivers’ pick-six.
The game began with Florida State taking an early 3-0 lead after Duke’s offense faltered in their opening series.
Fans can watch Duke vs. Florida State on ESPN2, with Mike Monaco and Kirk Morrison providing commentary and Dawn Davenport reporting from the sidelines. The game will also be available for streaming on Fubo and ESPN+.
Kickoff for the game is scheduled for 7 p.m. on October 18th at Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, North Carolina.
In terms of historical context, Florida State leads the all-time series against Duke 22-0, with their last victory occurring in 2023.
Current predictions for the game favor Duke, projecting a score of 26-21, citing the Blue Devils’ improved health and home-field advantage against a struggling Florida State offense.
Betting odds designate Duke as a 3-point favorite, with an over/under set at 42.5 points.
Weather for the game is expected to be around 50 degrees with light winds at kickoff.
Upcoming schedules for both teams show Duke in a strong position to qualify for bowl games, while Florida State seeks to turn their season around following a series of losses.