Total Yards
Syracuse314
Duke504
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Data sourced from NCAA game stats archive (2025)
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Duke at Syracuse
Sep 27, 2025 • Completed
Season 2025RegularWeek 5
Away
Duke
ACC
Final Score
38 - 3
DS
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Syracuse
ACC
Game Pulse
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Passing Yards
Syracuse229
Duke268
Rushing Yards
Syracuse85
Duke236
Turnovers
Syracuse3
Duke0
Game Conditions
ConditionOvercast
Temperature75°F
Wind3 mph S
Humidity
54%
Precipitation
0.00 in
Advanced Box Snapshot
Excitement
4.22
Postgame Win Probability
Syracuse: 0.0%
Duke: 100.0%
Player Game Leaders
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Box Score Comparison
Syracuse vs Duke box score comparison chart
Possession Split
Possession split chart
Syracuse28:25
Duke31:35
Stat Dominance
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Radar chart comparing team performance across key metrics
Game Story
Duke routs Syracuse 38-3
Duke defeated Syracuse 38-3 in Week 5 of the 2025 regular slate, finishing with a 504-314 edge in total yards, and scoring 2 passing touchdowns and 3 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 38-3. Todd Pelino 22 yd FG GOOD came with 9:42 left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 504 total yards, 236 rushing yards, and 268 passing yards. Syracuse finished with 314 total yards, including 85 on the ground and 229 through the air.
Duke converted 6-13 on third down, went 2-2 on fourth down, the turnover count was 0-3, Duke led 24-3 at halftime. The explosive highlight was Nate Sheppard run for 49 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK).
Key Moments
Field Goal Good
Todd Pelino 22 yd FG GOOD (Duke led 3-0 over Syracuse).
Field Goal Good
Tripp Woody 29 yd FG GOOD (Syracuse led 3-3 over Duke).
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Sheppard run for 49 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 10-3 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Darian Mensah pass complete to Cooper Barkate for 34 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 17-3 over Syracuse).
Passing Touchdown
Darian Mensah pass complete to Cooper Barkate for 12 yds for a TD Syracuse Penalty, Defensive Pass Interference (Yards) declined (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 24-3 over Syracuse).
Rushing Touchdown
Nate Sheppard run for 12 yds for a TD (Todd Pelino KICK) (Duke led 31-3 over Syracuse).
Stat Callouts
Final score
38-3
Duke defeated Syracuse.
Total yards
504-314
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
236
Duke averaged 6.6 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
268
Duke averaged 9.6 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-13
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
5-14
Syracuse's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
0-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Syracuse | Duke |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 314 | 504 |
| Passing Yards | 229 | 268 |
| Rushing Yards | 85 | 236 |
| First Downs | 19 | 23 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 5-14 | 6-13 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 1-3 | 2-2 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 4-55 | 9-105 |
| Turnovers | 3 | 0 |
| Completions / Attempts | 24-37 | 22-28 |
| Rushing Attempts | 27 | 36 |
| Passing TDs | 0 | 2 |
| Rushing TDs | 0 | 3 |
| Kicking Points | 3 | 8 |
| Possession Time | 28:25 | 31:35 |