- Matchup: Stanford Cardinal vs. Duke Blue Devils
- Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
- Venue: Wallace Wade Stadium, Durham, NC
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: Blue Devils (-9.5)
- Over/Under Total: 50.5
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This clash at Wallace Wade Stadium will see the Duke Blue Devils (2-0) facing off against the Stanford Cardinal (1-1) on Saturday, September 19, 2026. With oddsmakers favoring Stanford as 9.5-point underdogs, the over/under total is precisely set at 50.5 points.
The Stanford Cardinal enter this game with a record of 1-1 this season. In their most recent encounter, they faced the Miami Hurricanes but suffered a heavy defeat, losing 45-6. Stanford attempted 23 rushing plays, totaling 78 yards and averaging 3.4 yards per carry. Over the course of the match, they achieved 299 total yards from 65 plays. Defensively, they conceded 30 completions out of 35 attempts for 428 passing yards, boasting a completion percentage of 85.7%. On the ground, the Cardinal allowed 121 yards across 32 attempts, averaging 3.8 yards per rush.
In terms of scoring, the Stanford Cardinal are averaging 21.5 points per game. Their rushing offense yields an average of 118.0 yards, placing them 113th overall in college football. This season, they have accumulated 767 total yards. When it comes to scoring touchdowns, Stanford has managed 1 passing touchdown and 3 rushing touchdowns. They’ve achieved 38 first downs, although they have also committed 17 penalties totaling 129 yards. Notably, they have not turned the ball over yet this season.
Defensively, the Cardinal have allowed 707 passing yards, ranking them 133rd nationally. They surrender an average of 353.5 yards through the air per game, with a completion percentage against of 70.5%. This season, they’ve given up an average of 437.0 total yards per game, placing them at 122nd nationally. Stanford’s defense has allowed 7 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns, with opponents averaging 3.1 yards per carry and 83.5 rushing yards per game. Over two games, they’ve conceded a total of 167 rushing yards. In terms of points allowed, they rank 129th in college football, yielding 36.0 points per game.
The Blue Devils come into this matchup boasting a record of 2-0 this season. In their last outing, they edged out the Illinois Fighting Illini with a close score of 31-27. Duke’s defense faced 32 rushing attempts from Illinois, allowing 111 yards (3.5 yards per carry). Their passing defense yielded a completion rate of 66.7%, giving up 271 yards on 24 completions from 36 attempts. Collectively, Duke finished the game with 376 total yards from 57 plays (averaging 6.6 yards per play). On the ground, they averaged 4.9 yards per carry, finishing with 170 yards from 35 attempts.
Regarding offensive output, the Blue Devils rank 101st in Division 1, managing 24.0 points per game. They average 378.5 total yards per game, positioning them 88th nationally. Duke’s offensive output includes 165 penalty yards from 19 infractions, ranking them 14th in terms of penalties against their opponents. They have yet to throw an interception this season, although they have lost 1 fumble and have amassed 39 first downs. Thus far, the Duke offense has accumulated 337 passing yards, averaging 168.5 yards per game, placing them 113th nationally. Rushing-wise, they are averaging 210.0 yards per game, having recorded 420 rushing yards overall.
Duke has conceded a total of 165 rushing yards this season (82.5 yards per game), and they have not allowed any rushing touchdowns. Through the air, they’ve allowed 3 passing touchdowns and 237.5 yards per game, ranking 101st in Division 1. Their defense has forced 1 fumble and achieved 1 interception thus far in the season. Duke’s defense has participated in 124 plays, which ranks them 57th in Division 1. Their points allowed per game stands at 15.0, ranking them 43rd in college football.
Who will emerge victorious in the Cardinal vs. Blue Devils matchup?
Expert Prediction: Bet on the Blue Devils -9.5
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