Total Yards
Tulane426
Duke452
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Duke at Tulane
Sep 14, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 3
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
27 - 34
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Tulane
American Athletic
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Tulane270
Duke313
Rushing Yards
Tulane156
Duke139
Turnovers
Tulane1
Duke1
Game Conditions
ConditionFair
Temperature88°F
Wind9 mph SE
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
3.96
Postgame Win Probability
Tulane: 85.8%
Duke: 14.2%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Tulane vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Tulane33:17
Duke26:43
Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Tulane holds off Duke 34-27
Tulane defeated Duke 34-27 in Week 3 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 426-452 edge in total yards, and scoring 0 passing touchdowns and 4 rushing touchdowns.
Tulane set the terms early in a game that finished 34-27. Jake Retzlaff run for 6 yds for a TD (Patrick Durkin KICK) came with 2:56 left in the first quarter, giving Tulane the first major swing.
Tulane's box score carried the story: 426 total yards, 156 rushing yards, and 270 passing yards. Duke finished with 452 total yards, including 139 on the ground and 313 through the air.
Tulane converted 5-13 on third down, went 1-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-1, Tulane led 24-9 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Patrick Durkin 29 yd FG GOOD.
Key Moments
Rushing Touchdown
Jake Retzlaff run for 6 yds for a TD (Patrick Durkin KICK) (Tulane led 14-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Jake Retzlaff run for 19 yds for a TD (Patrick Durkin KICK) (Tulane led 7-0 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Jake Retzlaff run for 20 yds for a TD (Patrick Durkin KICK) (Tulane led 21-3 over Duke).
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 28 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 3-14 over Tulane).
Field Goal Good
Patrick Durkin 29 yd FG GOOD (Tulane led 24-3 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Darian Mensah pass complete to Sahmir Hagans for 29 yds for a TD (Two-Point Conversion failed) (Duke led 9-24 over Tulane).
Stat Callouts
Final score
34-27
Tulane defeated Duke.
Total yards
426-452
Tulane held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
156
Tulane averaged 4.1 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
270
Tulane averaged 10.8 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
5-13
Tulane's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
6-14
Duke's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-1
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Tulane | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 426 | 452 |
| Passing Yards | 270 | 313 |
| Rushing Yards | 156 | 139 |
| First Downs | 22 | 27 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-13 | 6-14 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 8-100 | 9-85 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Completions / Attempts | 17-25 | 30-51 |
| Rushing Attempts | 38 | 24 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 4 | 0 |
| Kicking Points | 10 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 33:17 | 26:43 |