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Arizona State at Duke
Dec 31, 2025 • Completed • Neutral Site
Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl
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Arizona State
Big 12

Final Score
39 - 42

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Excitement
8.81
Postgame Win Probability
Duke: 84.9%
Arizona State: 15.1%
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Stat Dominance
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Game Story
Duke edges Arizona State 42-39
Duke defeated Arizona State 42-39 in Week 1 of the 2025 postseason slate, finishing with a 539-619 edge in total yards, and scoring 4 passing touchdowns and 2 rushing touchdowns.
Duke set the terms early in a game that finished 42-39. No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete deep middle to #7 Q.Brown caught at ASU35, for 69 yards to the ASU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:53, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynoldson, LS: #57 C.Cooper) came with 8:53 left in the first quarter, giving Duke the first major swing.
Duke's box score carried the story: 539 total yards, 212 rushing yards, and 327 passing yards. Arizona State finished with 619 total yards, including 244 on the ground and 375 through the air.
Duke converted 6-17 on third down, went 3-5 on fourth down, the turnover count was 1-3, Duke led 28-24 at halftime. The explosive highlight was No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete deep middle to #7 Q.Brown caught at ASU35, for 69 yards to the ASU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:53, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (….
Key Moments
Passing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete deep middle to #7 Q.Brown caught at ASU35, for 69 yards to the ASU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 08:53, 1ST DOWN #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.R… (Duke led 7-7 over Arizona State).
Pass Reception
No Huddle-Shotgun #10 D.Mensah pass complete short right to #18 C.Barkate caught at ASU03, for 3 yards to the ASU00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 06:43 #29 T.Pelino kick attempt good (H: #41 K.Reynoldso… (Duke led 14-7 over Arizona State).
Passing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims pass complete deep middle to #18 J.Moss caught at DUKE13, for 44 yards to the DUKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 05:05, 1ST DOWN #35 J.Gomez kick attempt good (H: #31 K.Flo… (Arizona State led 14-14 over Duke).
Rush
Shotgun #2 J.Sims rush left for 4 yards gain to the DUKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 10:11 #35 J.Gomez kick attempt good (H: #31 K.Floyd, LS: #39 T.Wigglesworth) (Arizona State led 7-0 over Duke).
Passing Touchdown
Jeremiah Hasley 14 Yd pass from Darian Mensah (Todd Pelino Kick) (Duke led 21-14 over Arizona State).
Rushing Touchdown
No Huddle-Shotgun #2 J.Sims rush right for 38 yards gain to the DUKE00 TOUCHDOWN, clock 03:49, 1ST DOWN #35 J.Gomez kick attempt good (H: #31 K.Floyd, LS: #39 T.Wigglesworth) (Arizona State led 21-21 over Duke).
Stat Callouts
Final score
42-39
Duke defeated Arizona State.
Total yards
539-619
Duke held the yardage advantage.
Rushing yards
212
Duke averaged 5.9 yards per rush attempt.
Passing yards
327
Duke averaged 6.4 yards per pass attempt.
Third downs
6-17
Duke's conversion rate helped sustain possessions.
Opponent third downs
3-10
Arizona State's offense struggled to keep drives alive.
Turnovers
1-3
Turnover totals are listed winner first.
Analysis
Game Breakdown
| Statistic | Duke | Arizona State |
|---|---|---|
| Total Yards | 539 | 619 |
| Passing Yards | 327 | 375 |
| Rushing Yards | 212 | 244 |
| First Downs | 24 | 22 |
| Third Down Efficiency | 6-17 | 3-10 |
| Fourth Down Efficiency | 3-5 | 1-4 |
| Total Penalties (Yards) | 6-60 | 3-33 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Completions / Attempts | 29-51 | 27-38 |
| Rushing Attempts | 36 | 37 |
| Passing TDs | 4 | 3 |
| Rushing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| Kicking Points | 6 | 7 |
| Possession Time | 33:27 | 26:33 |