- Matchup: Wake Forest Demon Deacons vs Duke Blue Devils
- Scheduled Date: Saturday, November 29, 2025
- Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC
- Broadcast: ACC Network
- Betting Odds: Duke Blue Devils (-1.0)
- Total Points Over/Under: 55
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The Duke Blue Devils, with a record of 6-5, are set to face the 8-3 Wake Forest Demon Deacons at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday, November 29, 2025. According to Las Vegas odds, Duke enters the game as 1-point favorites, with the total points line established at 55.
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons approach this game boasting an 8-3 record for the season. In their previous matchup, they secured a significant victory against the Delaware Fightin’ Blue Hens, winning 52-14. During that game, Wake Forest rushed 34 times and amassed 263 rushing yards, averaging 7.7 yards per carry. The team executed 60 plays for a total of 577 yards. On defense, Wake Forest allowed 32 completions out of 47 attempts for 233 passing yards, resulting in a completion percentage of 68.1%. On the ground, they permitted 67 yards on 29 carries, yielding an average of 2.3 yards per rush.
This season, the Demon Deacons have accumulated a total of 4,201 yards. In terms of scoring, they have achieved 13 passing touchdowns and 19 rushing touchdowns while turning the ball over 17 times. Offensively, they have logged 197 first downs and committed 79 penalties totaling 730 yards. They average 159.6 rushing yards per game, ranking 66th in Division 1. For scoring, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons average 26.4 points per game.
<pDefensively, the Demon Deacons rank 20th nationally, allowing just 19.0 points per game. They concede 3.5 yards per carry and allow an average of 123.4 rushing yards per outing. Throughout the season, they have permitted a total of 1,357 rushing yards. In terms of passing defense, Wake Forest has given up 2,129 yards, ranking them 35th in Division 1, with an average of 193.5 passing yards allowed per game and a completion rate of 58.2%. They have surrendered 316.8 total yards per game, positioning them 26th in Division 1. In total, they have allowed 9 passing touchdowns and 12 rushing touchdowns this season.The Blue Devils arrive at this game with a 6-5 season record. Their latest game concluded with a 32-25 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels. In that match, Duke permitted 25 rushing attempts for a total of 101 yards (4.0 yards per rush). The Blue Devils’ secondary struggled, allowing a completion percentage of 77.8%, giving up 204 yards on 21 of 27 passing attempts. Duke totaled 352 yards on 76 plays (averaging 4.6 yards per play) and ran for 4.1 yards per carry, achieving 177 yards on 43 attempts.
In terms of scoring, the Blue Devils rank 31st in the nation, averaging 33.3 points per game. They average 425.4 total yards per game, which places them 32nd in Division 1. This season, Duke has incurred 696 yards in penalties across 72 infractions, ranking 50th nationally for penalties. They have recorded 4 interceptions and allowed opponents to recover 8 fumbles, while accumulating 249 first downs. To date, the Blue Devils have tallied 3,204 passing yards, averaging 291.3 yards through the air per game, which ranks 12th in Division 1. They have also rushed for a total of 1,475 yards, averaging 134.1 rushing yards per game.
Defensively, Duke has allowed 1,566 rushing yards (142.4 yards per game) and 25 rushing touchdowns this season. They have also allowed 14 passing touchdowns and 267.5 passing yards per game, placing them 129th nationally. Throughout the season, they have surrendered 321 total points. Duke’s defense has recovered 6 fumbles and intercepted 10 passes this season, competing on 726 plays, which ranks them 58th in college football. The Blue Devils are allowing an average of 29.2 points per game, ranking them 102nd in Division 1.
Who will prevail in this college football showdown between the Demon Deacons and Blue Devils?
Prediction: Take the Blue Devils -1.0
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