On Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, the Duke Blue Devils will have traveled to face the No. 12 Illinois Fighting Illini (0-0).
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- When: Saturday, September 6, 2025 at 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina
- TV: ESPN Networks
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Duke Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/28/2025 | vs. Elon | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/6/2025 | vs. Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/13/2025 | at Tulane | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | vs. North Carolina State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/27/2025 | at Syracuse | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | at California | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/18/2025 | vs. Georgia Tech | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | at Clemson | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/8/2025 | at UConn | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Virginia | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at North Carolina | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | vs. Wake Forest | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Duke Offensive Insights
- Duke put up 4.6 more points per game (26.3) than Illinois allowed (21.7) last year.
- The Blue Devils averaged 37.1 fewer yards per game (336.7) than the Fighting Illini gave up per outing (373.8) last year.
Top Duke Players (2024)
- In 12 games last year, Maalik Murphy threw for 2,932 yards (244.3 yards per game) while compiling 26 touchdowns, 12 picks and a 60.3% completion percentage.
- As a runner, Star Thomas picked up 871 yards on the ground with seven scores.
- Last year Jordan Moore caught 55 balls (on 100 targets) for 861 yards and eight touchdowns.
- Eli Pancol received 92 targets last season, turning them into 60 receptions (4.6 per game) for 798 yards and nine TDs.
- With 6.5 sacks to go with 11.0 TFL and 82 tackles in 13 games, Alex Howard was a key player on the defensive side of the ball.
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Illinois Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score/Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| 8/29/2025 | vs. Western Illinois | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/6/2025 | at Duke | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/13/2025 | vs. Western Michigan | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/20/2025 | at Indiana | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 9/27/2025 | vs. USC | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/4/2025 | at Purdue | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/11/2025 | vs. Ohio State | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 10/25/2025 | at Washington | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/1/2025 | vs. Rutgers | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/15/2025 | vs. Maryland | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/22/2025 | at Wisconsin | Get tickets on StubHub |
| 11/29/2025 | vs. Northwestern | Get tickets on StubHub |
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Illinois Offensive Insights
- Illinois, on average, scored 3.8 more points (28.3) than Duke allowed (24.5) last year.
- The average number of yards the Fighting Illini's offense put up and the Blue Devils' defense gave up last season was within 1.8 yards (364.8 compared to 363.0).
Top Illinois Players (2024)
- Luke Altmyer last season registered 2,717 passing yards plus 22 passing TDs, six INTs and a 60.8% completion percentage.
- Via 83 targets, Pat Bryant had 54 receptions (4.5 per game) for 984 yards and 10 scores in 12 games.
- Josh McCray ran for 609 yards (46.8 per game) and 10 TDs while averaging 5.2 yards per carry.
- Zakhari Franklin was targeted 96 times leading to 55 catches, 652 yards and four TDs in 13 games.
- Gabe Jacas appeared in 13 games, posting 8.0 sacks to go with 10.0 TFL and 62 tackles.
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