Duke at Syracuse Game Matchup
Duke logo Duke Blue Devils at Syracuse OrangeSyracuse logo
Saturday, September 27th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Carrier Dome - Syracuse, NY  (ACC)

 
Blue Devils (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Manny Diaz (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 26 - 25 (28 - 26 on Road)
Record Prediction: 7.3 - 4.7 (#34)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 1) (Avg: 7) (Bad: 3)
Our Line: Duke -0.5    (SP+ -5.5)
PPG only: DUKE: 28 - SYR: 29 (57)
DUKE Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
DUKE Travel: 509 miles
Orange (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Fran Brown (9 - 3)
Avg Score : 34 - 29 (35 - 26 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 4.6 - 7.4 (#66)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 5) (Good: 1) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 2)
 
Duke's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Duke vs Elon
Sat 9/6 Duke vs Illinois
Sat 9/13 Duke at Tulane
Sat 9/20 Duke vs NC State
Sat 9/27 Duke at Syracuse
Sat 10/4 Duke at California
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Duke vs Georgia Tech
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/1 Duke at Clemson
Sat 11/8 Duke at UConn
Sat 11/15 Duke vs Virginia
Sat 11/22 Duke at North Carolina
Sat 11/29 Duke vs Wake Forest
Total: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 7, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 1, Avg 7, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Syracuse's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResult
Sat 8/30 Syracuse vs Tennessee
Sat 9/6 Syracuse vs UConn
Fri 9/12 Syracuse vs Colgate
Sat 9/20 Syracuse at Clemson
Sat 9/27 Syracuse vs Duke
Sat 10/4 Syracuse at SMU
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Syracuse vs Pittsburgh
Sat 10/25 Syracuse at Georgia Tech
Fri 10/31 Syracuse vs North Carolina
Sat 11/8 Syracuse at Miami
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Syracuse at Notre Dame
Sat 11/29 Syracuse vs Boston College
Total: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 1, Avg 4, Bad 1, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

DUKE's OC Jonathan Brewer vs SYR's DC Elijah Robinson     SYR's OC Jeff Nixon vs DUKE's DC Jonathan Patke

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
DUKE#109 (.12)39% (116)26.335% (129)2.47 (131)8942% (69)2263.7 (90)#9 (.06)38% (15)24.541% (52)34% (5)3.19 (17)48.91.42
SYR#30 (.25)48% (14)34.145% (56)2.88 (98)8750% (5)3354.23 (38)#107 (.23)43% (90)29.242% (58)45% (114)4.29 (112)55.31.21.1
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
DUKE0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
SYR0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DUKE Offense1326.328.438.6%3.71.416315892263.344%56%35%42%19%.12
SYR Defense1329.226.143.5%4.291.1 - - - - - 46%53%42%45%17%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
DUKE Defense1324.52637.6%3.192 - - - - - 52%48%41%34%23%.06
SYR Offense1334.135.148.1%4.231.224422873353.137%62%45%50%16%.25

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Duke1325:0516.329%38%5.148.91.428.53.2131.2
Syracuse1331:0623.850%67%6.555.31.21.152129
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
DUKE Offense1344% (110)35% (129)27.589.23.313 (105)-.07 (133)2.47 (131)78% (32)10% (78)0.74 (131)
SYR Defense1346% (23)42% (58) - - - - .12 (71)3.05 (77)82% (120)10% (54)1.1 (115)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
DUKE Defense1352% (83)41% (52) - - - - .06 (35)2.74 (29)59% (6)15% (2)0.91 (38)
SYR Offense1337% (130)45% (56)28.387.13.120 (67).07 (98)2.88 (98)78% (29)8% (31)0.81 (128)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DUKE Offense1356% (24)42% (69)19.632.5226.1711.526 (26)12 (85).28 (56)1.6 (56)32% (74)29% (98).3 (83)9% (129)2 (78)
SYR Defense1353% (111)45% (114) - - - - - - 9 (76).35 (113)1.5 (28)31% (87)33% (101).43 (113)7% (45)2.1 (76)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
DUKE Defense1348% (51)34% (5) - - - - - - 12 (39).06 (7)1.5 (40)34% (35)29% (39).27 (52)7% (29)2.1 (69)
SYR Offense1362% (5)50% (5)28.443.4335.27.711.829 (12)12 (85).37 (19)1.5 (89)31% (58)38% (4).34 (71)8% (117)2 (83)

Duke's Power Ratings
Duke's Power Rating: 6.98 #48
Duke's Offense Rating: 12.76 #79
Duke's Defense Rating: 5.78 #28
2025 Talent Rating: 822.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #54
Duke's 2025 Expected Record: 7.3 - 4.7
Duke's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.5 #39
Duke's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #60
Duke's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.3 #30

Duke's SP+ Ratings
Duke's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 6.5 #39
Duke's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #60
Duke's Defense SP+ Rating: 21.3 #30

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 825.88
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93

Power Ratings Matchup
Duke: 6.98   Syracuse: 6.59

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Duke: 6.5   Syracuse: 1.2




Syracuse's Power Ratings
Syracuse's Power Rating: 6.59 #54
Syracuse's Offense Rating: 18.41 #48
Syracuse's Defense Rating: 13.82 #69
2025 Talent Rating: 838.00 #34
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #61
Syracuse's 2025 Expected Record: 4.6 - 7.4

Syracuse's SP+ Ratings
Syracuse's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.2 #57
Syracuse's Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #36
Syracuse's Defense SP+ Rating: 29.7 #84

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 825.88
Average Power Five Talent: 862.84
Average FBS Talent: 688.93


Duke Scoring
Offense: 26.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 28.4
Defense: 24.5 PPG
Defense on Road: 26

Duke's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Syracuse 29
Duke 28

Projected Total Points: 57
Syracuse Scoring
Offense: 34.1 PPG
Offense at Home: 35.1
Defense: 29.2 PPG
Defense at Home: 26.1

Syracuse's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202010/10Syracuse24Duke38DukeDuke -2.5Duke53.5Over
201911/16Duke6Syracuse49SyracuseDuke -9Syracuse49.5Over
201411/08Syracuse10Duke27DukeDuke -4Duke0
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Syracuse112 Overs
Duke220 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 30 - 30 - 10 - 2
Road Teams3 - 03 - 02 - 01 - 0

(#48) Duke Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 6.98 #48
Offense Rating: 12.76 #79
Defense Rating: 5.78 #28
Overall SP+ Rating: 6.5 #39
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.8 #60
Defense SP+ Rating: 21.3 #30
Talent Rating: 822.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 5% #54
Expected Record: 7.3 - 4.7

Duke     Ratings Matchup     Syracuse
Power #48
#54
Off #79
#48
Def #28
#69
Talent #40
#34
SP+ #39
#57
SP+ Off #60
#36
SP+ Def #30
#84

Weather Forecast
Playing in Carrier Dome
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: DUKE | SYR
Depth Chart: DUKE | SYR
Rosters: DUKE | SYR
(#54) Syracuse Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 6.59 #54
Offense Rating: 18.41 #48
Defense Rating: 13.82 #69
Overall SP+ Rating: 1.2 #57
Offense SP+ Rating: 30.9 #36
Defense SP+ Rating: 29.7 #84
Talent Rating: 838.00 #34
Blue Chip Ratio: 4 #61
Expected Record: 4.6 - 7.4





  
Duke's OC Jonathan Brewer
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Darian Mensah17226266%25142059.6
Henry Belin IV264558%243215.4
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Peyton Jones8231733.927
Anderson Castle5024614.921
Darian Mensah509111.822
Jaquez Moore328612.718
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Que'Sean Brown41445210.943
Sahmir Hagans4741338.865
Peyton Jones894111.840
Anderson Castle138806.820
Syracuse's OC Jeff Nixon
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Rickie Collins55100%35007.0
Michael Johnson Jr.2367%310010.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Yasin Willis3613013.626
Will Nixon197604.012
Trebor Pena127216.017
Dan Villari122912.47
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Trebor Pena84941911.250
Darrell Gill Jr.31562218.153
Umari Hatcher17273316.167
Justus Ross-Simmons9202222.455

Duke's DC Jonathan Patke
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Caleb Weaver863016
Terry Moore717105
Tre Freeman674132
DaShawn Stone540011
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Wesley Williams4713792
Vincent Anthony25105133
Aaron Hall439462
Tyshon Reed52110
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Chandler Rivers548138
Caleb Weaver863016
Terry Moore717105
Syracuse's DC Elijah Robinson
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Darian Chestnut604115
Devin Grant518223
Derek Mcdonald501020
Chris Thomas Jr.444242
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
David Reese228512
KingJoseph Edwards73310
Denis Jaquez Jr.223310
Rashard Perry133210
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Darian Chestnut604115
Devin Grant518223
Chris Thomas Jr.444242