Duke Blue Devils
ACC
9-5 (6-2 conf)
SP+ #44
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 6.6 (#44)
- SP+ Offense
- 34.8
- SP+ Defense
- 29.2
- SRS
- 5.2
- FPI
- 6.4
- Elo
- 1622
- Talent
- 669
- Recruiting
- 221 (#30)
Schedule
record 9–5
Schedule
45th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
63rd
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
48th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsElon | FCS | 45-17 | +28 | W |
| 2 | vsIllinois | +12.9 | 19-45 | -26 | L |
| 3 | @Tulane | +6.3 | 27-34 | -7 | L |
| 4 | vsNC State | +4.8 | 45-33 | +12 | W |
| 5 | @Syracuse | -13.1 | 38-3 | +35 | W |
| 6 | @California | -3.2 | 45-21 | +24 | W |
| 8 | vsGeorgia Tech | +9.3 | 18-27 | -9 | L |
| 10 | @Clemson | +9.5 | 46-45 | +1 | W |
| 11 | @UConn | +5.1 | 34-37 | -3 | L |
| 12 | vsVirginia | +11.1 | 17-34 | -17 | L |
| 13 | @North Carolina | -6.6 | 32-25 | +7 | W |
| 14 | vsWake Forest | +5.7 | 49-32 | +17 | W |
| 15 | NVirginia | +11.1 | 27-20 | +7 | W |
| 1 ·P | NArizona State | +3.9 | 42-39 | +3 | W |
Quarterbacks · 5
2025 · 103
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Darian Mensah | SO | 6'3" | 205 | ★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Henry Belin IV | JR | 6'3" | 220 | — |
| QB | — | Dan Mahan | FR | 6'2" | 190 | ★★★ |
| QB | — | Michael Appel Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 225 | — |
| QB | — | Lawrence Gardner | FR | 6'0" | 200 | — |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Nate Sheppard | FR | 5'10" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | Anderson Castle | SR | 6'0" | 220 | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | Jaquez Moore | SR | 5'10" | 205 | — |
| RB | 4th | Peyton Jones | JR | 5'10" | 195 | — |
| RB | 5th | Travis Bates | JR | 5'11" | 200 | — |
| RB | — | Cole Denson | SO | 6'0" | 200 | — |
Wide Receivers · 11
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Cooper Barkate | SR | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Sahmir Hagans | SR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Que'Sean Brown | SO | 5'8" | 165 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Andrel Anthony | SR | 6'1" | 186 | — |
| WR | 5th | Chase Tyler | FR | 6'2" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Jayden Moore | FR | 5'8" | 185 | — |
| WR | — | Jamien Little | FR | 6'2" | 175 | — |
| WR | — | Jaivon Solomon | FR | 6'1" | 170 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Kavon Simmons | FR | 6'1" | 170 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Qeanu Johnson | FR | 5'11" | 200 | — |
| WR | — | Paxon Kettering | SO | 6'4" | 200 | — |
Tight Ends · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Jeremiah Hasley | JR | 6'3" | 245 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Landen King | SR | 6'5" | 230 | ★★★ |
| TE | 3rd | Jake Taylor | JR | 6'5" | 235 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Tony Boggs | SO | 6'4" | 290 | ★★★ |
| TE | — | Vance Bolyard | SO | 6'5" | 240 | — |
| TE | — | Brett Elliott | FR | 6'3" | 235 | — |
Offensive Line · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Micah Sahakian | SR | 6'5" | 320 | — |
| OL | — | Brian Parker II | JR | 6'5" | 300 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Daniel Boyd | FR | 6'2" | 290 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Ryan Daly | SO | 6'0" | 275 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Cole Allen | FR | 6'5" | 250 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Bradley Smith | FR | 6'2" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Jordan Larsen | JR | 6'3" | 310 | — |
| OL | — | Kai Jacobowitz | FR | 6'7" | 325 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Caleb Dorris | SO | 6'6" | 305 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jack Small | FR | 6'6" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Jamin Brown | FR | 6'3" | 295 | — |
| OL | — | Matt Craycraft | JR | 6'3" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Evan Scott | FR | 6'4" | 295 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Reagan McCranie | SO | 6'2" | 325 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Bruno Fina | SR | 6'5" | 300 | — |
| OL | — | Gemyel Allen | FR | 6'3" | 320 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Justin Pickett | SR | 6'7" | 317 | — |
| OL | — | Nathan Kutufaris | FR | 6'5" | 270 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Roman Fina | FR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Vincent Anthony Jr. | SR | 6'6" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Wesley Williams | JR | 6'3" | 265 | ★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | Tyshon Reed | SO | 6'3" | 235 | — |
| DE | 4th | Bryce Davis | FR | 6'3" | 260 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 5th | Kobe Smith | FR | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| DE | 6th | Kevin O'Connor | SO | 6'4" | 245 | — |
| DE | 7th | Semaj Turner | SO | 6'3" | 255 | ★★★ |
| DE | 8th | Sampson Onuoha | FR | 6'3" | 230 | — |
| DE | — | Tommy Rupley | FR | 6'4" | 240 | — |
| DE | — | Jaylen Carl | FR | 6'4" | 255 | ★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Josiah Green | SR | 6'1" | 280 | — |
| DT | 2nd | Aaron Hall | SR | 6'4" | 290 | — |
| DT | 3rd | Preston Watson | SO | 6'1" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DT | 4th | David Anderson | SO | 6'4" | 290 | ★★★ |
| DT | 5th | Desmond Aladuge | SO | 6'4" | 280 | ★★★ |
| DT | — | Julius Columbus | FR | 6'1" | 290 | — |
| DT | — | Terry Simmons Jr. | SO | 6'2" | 305 | ★★★ |
| DT | — | Bariate Kara | FR | 6'5" | 290 | ★★★★ |
Linebackers · 12
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Luke Mergott | SO | 6'3" | 230 | ★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Jaiden Francois | SR | 5'10" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Tre Freeman | SR | 6'0" | 230 | — |
| LB | 4th | Kendall Johnson | SO | 6'3" | 225 | — |
| LB | 5th | Elliott Schaper | FR | 6'3" | 205 | — |
| LB | 6th | Nick Morris Jr. | SR | 6'3" | 235 | — |
| LB | 7th | Bradley Gompers | FR | 6'5" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Dawson Andrew | SR | 5'11" | 200 | — |
| LB | 9th | Will Felder Jr. | FR | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★ |
| LB | 10th | Asher Wasserman | FR | 6'2" | 220 | — |
| LB | — | Derrick Brown Jr. | FR | 6'1" | 220 | ★★★ |
| LB | — | Memorable Factor | SR | 5'11" | 220 | — |
Defensive Backs · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Chandler Rivers | SR | 5'10" | 185 | — |
| CB | 2nd | Landan Callahan | FR | 5'11" | 180 | — |
| CB | 3rd | Kimari Robinson | SO | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| CB | 4th | Moussa Kane | SO | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★ |
| CB | 5th | Kaleb Lanier | FR | 6'0" | 180 | — |
| CB | — | Vontae Floyd | SO | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★ |
| CB | — | Kolbe Harmon | FR | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| CB | — | Kyren Condoll | FR | 6'2" | 185 | ★★★ |
| S | 1st | Caleb Weaver | SR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| S | 2nd | DaShawn Stone | SO | 6'3" | 195 | — |
| S | 3rd | Ma'Khi Jones | FR | 5'10" | 190 | — |
| S | 4th | Andrew Pellicciotta | FR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★ |
| S | 5th | George Wright | SR | 5'11" | 205 | — |
| S | 6th | Kenzy Paul | JR | 6'0" | 215 | ★★★ |
| S | 7th | Leon Griffin III | SO | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★ |
| S | — | Terry Moore | SR | 6'1" | 195 | — |
| S | — | Maliki Wright | FR | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| S | — | Brady Winter | FR | 5'11" | 195 | — |
Special Teams · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Curtis Cooper | SR | 6'2" | 225 | — |
| LS | — | Jack Yates | SR | 6'0" | 215 | — |
| LS | — | Jack Ronilo | JR | 6'1" | 215 | — |
| P | 1st | Kade Reynoldson | SO | 6'2" | 195 | — |
| PK | 1st | Todd Pelino | SR | 6'3" | 190 | — |
| PK | 2nd | Cosme Salas | SO | 5'7" | 185 | — |
| PK | — | Ashton Zamani | FR | 5'11" | 165 | — |
| PK | — | Ryan Degyansky | JR | 5'11" | 195 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
34.887
Off PPA
+0.2585
Pass PPA
+0.3884
Rush PPA
+0.0943
Success
46%78
Explosive
1.3382
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.25 | +0.22 |
| Passing | +0.38 | +0.39 |
| Rushing | +0.09 | +0.09 |
| 1st Down | +0.02 | +0.04 |
| 2nd Down | +0.21 | +0.22 |
| 3rd Down | +0.57 | +0.71 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
34.0
PPG Against
28.7
Differential
+5.3
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 8-5
- Home
- 3-3
- Away
- 4-2
- Neutral
- 1-0
- Conference
- 6-2
- Non-Conference
- 2-3
- One-Score (≤8)
- 3-2
- Avg Margin
- +5.3
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 3-3 | 32.2 | 31.3 |
| Away | 4-2 | 37.0 | 27.5 |
| Neutral | 2-0 | 34.5 | 29.5 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 0-1 | 19.0 | 45.0 |
| Conference | 6-2 | 36.3 | 27.5 |
| Non-conference | 3-3 | 32.3 | 32.0 |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 8 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8-5 | 6-2 | #44 | — | 1-0 |
| 2024 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #44 | — | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #29 | #16 | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #55 | — | 1-0 |
| 2021 | 3-9 | 0-8 | #113 | — | — |
| 2020 | 2-9 | 1-9 | #87 | — | — |
| 2019 | 5-7 | 3-5 | #68 | — | — |
| 2018 | 7-5 | 3-5 | #51 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #46 | — | 1-0 |
| 2016 | 4-8 | 1-7 | #80 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7-5 | 4-4 | #65 | — | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #47 | — | 0-1 |
Recent Form · last 5
4-1 SU · 2-1 ATS · O2/U2
Betting Profile
2025 · 13 w/ line
| Straight up | 9-5 |
| ATS | 6-5-155% |
| Over / Under | 9-4 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 4-3 |
| As underdog | 2-2 |
| Home | 2-3 |
| Away | 3-2 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #52 · 14 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★128 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #30 | 221 | 0 | 4 | 13 |
| 2024 | #61 | 184 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 2023 | #56 | 192 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 2022 | #52 | 187 | 0 | 1 | 7 |
| 2021 | #58 | 176 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2020 | #61 | 172 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| 2019 | #49 | 191 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | #63 | 177 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 2017 | #47 | 184 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| 2016 | #33 | 205 | 0 | 4 | 14 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #58
Returning prod 18%Departed 82%
Portal in 9net -4Out 13
Talent composite669.2 #58 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.1 / 3.0
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)10 / 35 / 42
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Darian Mensah | QB | 4★ | ← Tulane |
| ▲ | Andrel Anthony | WR | 3★ | ← Oklahoma |
| ▲ | Cooper Barkate | WR | 3★ | ← Harvard |
| ▲ | Caleb Weaver | S | 3★ | ← Sam Houston |
| ▼ | Maalik Murphy | QB | 4★ | → Oregon State |
| ▼ | Star Thomas | RB | 3★ | → Tennessee |
| ▼ | James Pogorelc | OT | 3★ | → James Madison |
| ▼ | Grayson Loftis | QB | 3★ | → Charlotte |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
9 items
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- 4 Takeaways From College Football 27 Duke Blue Devils RatingsEA Sports' College Football 27 recently unveiled their launch ratings for every college football team in the game, including the Duke Blue Devils.DUKE1d
- Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 24This defensive end is poised to make a major jump in 2026.DUKE2d
- Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 25Duke's highest-rated incoming freshman has a wealth of long-term tools.DUKE3d
- The missing piece? Why Terry Moore could be one of Ohio State’s most important defensive additions in 2026Duke transfer Terry Moore arrives in Columbus looking to recapture the All-ACC form that once made him one of the nation's top safeties, and his versatility could be exactly what elevates Ohio State's secondary from talented to elite.
- 3 Defensive Statistical Categories Duke Football Could ImproveThe Blue Devils' defense had some of college football's worst elements this past fall. There are three areas they can improve in.DUKE4d
- 3 Offensive Statistical Categories Duke Football Could ImproveDuke football is looking to remain one of the country's 20-best offenses in college football this upcoming season.DUKE5d
- Duke Football 2026 Top 30 Players: No. 26This defensive lineman will be an interesting newcomer for Duke fans to follow.DUKE5d