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    The Duke Blue Devils host the SMU Mustangs on Saturday (8 p.m., ACC Network) at Wallace Wade Stadium in Week 9 of the college football season.

    The Blue Devils (6-1, 2-1 ACC) earned their first win in program history against Florida State. Now Duke faces its premier opponent under first-year coach Manny Diaz. The 22nd-ranked Mustangs (6-1, 3-0) are 0-2 in the all-time series against Duke, but the programs haven’t played since the 1950s.

    As one of three new schools in the ACC, SMU is one of four undefeated teams in the league. The Devils are 15-2 in their last 17 games in Durham.

    Duke vs SMU Prediction, Preview

    Keep this page current and bookmarked for live updates from Duke vs. SMU in Durham.

    Duke vs. SMU result

    Live scoreboard:

    This section will be updated once the game begins.

    SMU won 28-27 in overtime

    SMU running back Brashard Smith scored on a 24-yard run to give the Mustangs the lead in overtime.

    Duke had a chance to win the game in the final seconds, but a blocked field goal sent the game into overtime.

    Duke had three fumble recoveries, including a scoop by Ozzie Nicholas in the final two minutes.

    Duke defensive back Chandler Rivers grabbed an interception late in the fourth quarter for the Blue Devils’ fifth takeaway. Duke has three interceptions and two fumble recoveries.

    Duke linebacker Tre Freeman snagged an interception on the Blue Devils’ fourth takeaway in the fourth quarter, putting Duke in prime position to take the lead.

    Duke star running back Thomas scored on a 1-yard run and Eli Pancol scored the two-pointer to put the Blue Devils within 21 with 9:02 to play.

    Duke trails 21-13 early in the fourth quarter.

    Duke wide receiver Jordan Moore threw a 12-yard, one-arm touchdown pass to put the Blue Devils up 21-13 late in the third quarter. Todd Pelino missed the extra point attempt.

    SMU wide receiver Roderick Daniels Jr. caught a pass from Kevin Jennings and took it 81 yards for a touchdown to extend the Mustangs’ lead. Duke trailed 21-7 with just under five minutes left in the third quarter.

    At halftime, Duke trailed 14-7

    Duke’s defense had two fumble recoveries and an interception in the first half against SMU.

    SMU quarterback Kevin Jennings fumbled on the way to the goal line, but recovered in the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown run that gave the Mustangs their first lead. Duke trails 14-7.

    On a fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line, SMU running back Brashard Smith maneuvered around several Duke defenders to get into the end zone. The Mustangs and Blue Devils are tied at 7 with 13:15 left in the second quarter.

    Duke takes a 7-0 lead into the second quarter

    Duke quarterback Maalik Murphy connected with wide receiver Que’Sean Brown for a 43-yard touchdown as the Blue Devils took a 7-0 lead with 2:38 left in the first quarter.

    What channel is Duke vs SMU on today?

    TV channels: ACC network

    Live stream: Fubo (free trial), ESPN+

    Duke vs. SMU will air on ESPN2 in Week 9 of the 2024 college football season. Wes Durham and Tom Luginbill will referee the game from the dressing room at Wallace Wade Stadium, while Dana Boyle will report from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers. David Shumate, Dave Harding, John Roth and John Rose will host the radio call on the Blue Devil Sports Network.

    Watch Duke vs SMU on Fubo

    Duke vs SMU time today

    Date: Saturday, October 26th

    Start time: 8 p.m

    Buy Duke vs. SMU tickets here

    The Duke vs. SMU game begins at 8 p.m. at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham, North Carolina.

    Duke vs SMU prediction

    SMU 26, Duke 20: The Blue Devils have won four games by one possession and are 15-2 in their last 17 games in Durham. But SMU has won eight straight road games, tying the longest streak in the FBS. The Mustangs’ offense is a bit more reliable.

    Duke vs. SMU betting odds

    BetMGM lines and odds will be published as soon as they become available.

    Spread: SMU is an 11.5-point favorite

    Over/under: 48.5 points

    Money line: Duke (+340), SMU (-450)

    Duke vs. SMU history

    All-time series: Duke 2-0

    Duke’s last win: 1956 (14-7)

    SMU’s last victory: N/A

    Duke vs. Florida State injury updates

    This section will be updated in the foreplay.

    Duke vs. SMU weather

    Temperatures will be around 64 degrees Saturday night at Wallace Wade Stadium in Durham. Wind speeds of 4 to 7 mph are forecast at kickoff, with gusts up to 18 mph.

    Duke 2024 schedule

    • August 30: Elon (W, 26-3)
    • September 7th: in the northwest (W, 26-20 2OT)
    • September 14: UConn (W, 26-21)
    • September 21: at Middle Tennessee (W, 45-17)
    • September 28: UNC (W, 21-20)
    • Oct. 5: at Georgia Tech (L, 24-14)
    • Oct. 12: OPEN
    • Oct. 18: Florida State (W, 23-16)
    • Oct. 26: SMU
    • November 2nd: in Miami
    • November 9: at NC State
    • November 16: OPEN
    • November 23: Virginia Tech
    • November 30: at Wake Forest

    SMU Schedule 2024

    • August 24: in Nevada (W, 29-24)
    • August 31: HCU (W, 59-7)
    • September 6: BYU (L, 18-15)
    • September 14th: OFF
    • September 21: TCU (W, 66-42)
    • September 28: Florida State (W, 42-16)
    • Oct. 5: at Louisville (W, 34-27)
    • Oct. 12: OPEN
    • Oct. 19: at Stanford (win, 40-10)
    • Oct. 26: at Duke
    • November 2nd: Pitt
    • November 9th: OPEN
    • November 16: Boston College
    • November 23: in Virginia
    • November 30: California

    Staff writer Rodd Baxley can be reached at [email protected] or @RoddBaxley on X/Twitter.

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