- Matchup: Duke Blue Devils vs Virginia Cavaliers
- Date: Friday, October 23, 2026
- Venue: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA
- Broadcast: ESPN
- Betting Odds: Cavaliers favored by -2.0
- Total Points: 47
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The Duke Blue Devils (4-2) are set to visit Scott Stadium on Friday, October 23, 2026, to face off against the Virginia Cavaliers (4-3). Oddsmakers have made Duke 2-point underdogs for this clash. The total for the game is set at 47 points.
As for Duke, they enter this contest with a season record of 4-2. In their previous outing, the Blue Devils faced the North Carolina Tar Heels, suffering a narrow loss with a score of 24-20. During that matchup, Duke executed 71 plays, gaining a total of 373 yards. The team rushed 30 times for 124 yards, averaging 4.1 yards per attempt. On defense, they allowed 135 rushing yards on 39 carries, averaging 3.5 yards per attempt. In terms of passing, Duke permitted 15 completions out of 25 attempts, surrendering 191 yards and achieving a completion rate of 60.0%.
When it comes to scoring, the Duke Blue Devils average 31.7 points per game. On the ground, they are compiling an impressive 209.5 rushing yards per game, placing them 22nd in Division 1. Over the course of the season, Duke has accumulated 2,656 total yards. They have achieved 11 passing touchdowns along with 12 rushing touchdowns, totaling 136 first downs so far and committing 48 penalties resulting in 443 yards lost. Duke has also recorded 3 turnovers this season.
Defensively, Duke ranks 20th in the nation, allowing just 16.0 points per game. Opponents are averaging 3.2 yards per rush and collecting 92.5 rushing yards per game against them this season. Throughout their six games, Duke has allowed 555 rushing yards. In passing defense, they rank 35th nationally, conceding 1,201 yards, with 200.2 yards allowed per game and a completion percentage of 62.3%. Overall, they are yielding an average of 292.7 yards per game, placing them at 21st in Division 1, with 7 passing touchdowns and 5 rushing touchdowns allowed.
The Virginia Cavaliers enter this game with a record of 4-3 this season. In their previous match, they faced a tough loss against the SMU Mustangs, finishing with a score of 23-13. In that game, Virginia allowed 33 rushing attempts for 158 yards (averaging 4.8 yards per carry). Their pass defense allowed a completion percentage of 63.9%, giving up 246 yards on 23 of 36 passing attempts. Virginia finished the game with a total of 258 yards across 54 plays (averaging 4.8 yards per play) and managed 121 rushing yards on 32 attempts, yielding an average of 3.8 yards per carry.
Virginia’s offense averages 362.0 yards per game, putting them at 91st in the nation. This season, the Cavaliers have committed 36 penalties totaling 345 yards, ranking them 105th nationally for aiding opponents. On the ground, they average 156.9 yards per game and have accumulated a total of 1,098 rushing yards. They have thrown 1 interception while losing 2 fumbles to opponents, and they have converted 146 first downs. In the scoring department, the Cavaliers hold a position of 67th in Division 1 with an average of 30.0 points per game. They have amassed a total of 1,436 passing yards this season, averaging 205.1 yards per game, ranking 96th in Division 1.
Defensively, the Cavaliers concede an average of 19.7 points per game, putting them 38th in college football. They have permitted a total of 1,069 rushing yards (averaging 152.7 yards per game) and have allowed 10 rushing touchdowns this season. In terms of passing defense, they have given up 6 touchdowns along with 173.9 yards per game, positioning them 25th in Division 1. Virginia’s defense has been involved in 457 plays this year, ranking 107th nationally, and has achieved 1 fumble recovery and 7 interceptions. Overall, they have allowed 138 points this season.
Who will emerge victorious in this evening’s matchup between the Blue Devils and Cavaliers?
Prediction: Cavaliers to cover the spread at -2.0
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