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How to watch the Duke vs. Tulane college football game: Kickoff time, TV channel & live stream info for today's game

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Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) scrambles against Illinois linebacker Alex Bryant (3) in the 4th quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium.
Sep 6, 2025; Durham, North Carolina, USA; Duke Blue Devils quarterback Darian Mensah (10) scrambles against Illinois Fighting Illini linebacker Alec Bryant (3) during the fourth quarter at Wallace Wade Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary Taft-Imagn Images Zachary Taft-Imagn Images

How to watch Duke vs. Tulane game today

  • Matchup: Duke vs. Tulane
  • Date: Saturday, September 13, 2025
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • TV Channels: ESPN2
  • Live Stream Platform: DIRECTV Streaming App
  • Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
  • Stadium: Yulman Stadium

In an exciting, but rare matchup that finds a group of five team in Tulane, hosting a power four team in Duke is one that does not happen too often. But creates the opportunity for upsets and rushing the field! Although Tulane is not your ordinary small football program. They have been ranked multiple seasons and have made noise in major bowl games. Can they continue their streak of dominance? Or will Duke capture a solid road win? 

Predictions, odds, and spread for Duke vs. Tulane

 Key Line    Duke     Tulane  
Point Spread -1.5 +1.5
Moneyline -120 +100

Key players you need to watch on the Duke Blue Devils

  • Darian Mensah – Quarterback – As the primary quarterback, Darian Mensah led Duke's offense this season with 723 passing yards, 5 touchdowns, a 73.5% completion rate, and a strong 184.2 passer rating.
  • Anderson Castle – Running Back – Serving as the team's leading rusher, Anderson Castle accumulated 80 rushing yards on just 7 carries, averaging an impressive 11.4 yards per attempt in 2024.
  • Vincent Anthony Jr. – Defensive End – A dominant force that will cause havoc for any QB facing him. Anthony has already registered 4.0 sacks through two games this season.  

Key players you need to watch on the Tulane Green Wave

  • Jake Retzlaff – Quarterback – A late transfer this offseason from BYU, Retzlaff has elite passing ability and is looking to take this Tulane offense to the next level. 
  • Javin Gordon – Running Back – Freshman running back Javin Gordon has been inpressive to start this season, totaling 104 yards on 20 carries at a solid 5.2 yards per carry, contributing as a key part of the backfield.
  • Jack Tchienchou – Safety – Jack Tchienchou is the leader of the secondary, as he recorded 8 tackles in each game this season, as the last line of defense for Tulane. 

Key stats for Duke Blue Devils (2024 Season)

TEAM PPG YDS/G PASS YDS/G RUSH YDS/G PAPG YAPG TO GAINED SACKS FG% PUNTS/G FGM/G
Duke 26.3 336.8 244.3 92.5 24.5 363.1 26 2.8 75.0% 5.8 1.2

Key stats for Tulane Green Wave (2024 Season)

TEAM PPG YDS/G PASS YDS/G RUSH YDS/G PAPG YAPG TO GAINED SACKS FG% PUNTS/G FGM/G
Tulane 35.1 405.0 209.4 195.6 20.6 323.5 22 2.5 72.2% 3.0 0.9

Who's winning the Duke vs. Tulane game?

This game is a toss-up odds-wise, with Duke being the very slight road favorite at -1.5. Duke put up a strong performance vs the #11-ranked Illinois squad, until the game got away from them in the 2nd half. I like Duke to use that as motivation and have the foot on the gas from start to finish in this one. Despite the opportunity Tulane has for a power conference upset, I like Duke's Darian Mensah to lead a clutch drive late to win the game by a field goal. 

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