How to Watch Duke vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024
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Oct. 26, 2024 9:29 p.m. ET
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On Saturday at 8 p.m. ET, the SMU Mustangs (6-1) will take on Maalik Murphy and the Duke Blue Devils (6-1).
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Learn more about the Duke Blue Devils and the SMU Mustangs.
How to Watch Duke vs. SMU
- When: Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 8 p.m. ET
- Location: Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium in Wilmington, North Carolina
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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Duke's 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score |
---|---|---|
8/30/2024 | vs. Elon | W 26-3 |
9/6/2024 | at Northwestern | W 26-20 |
9/14/2024 | vs. UConn | W 26-21 |
9/21/2024 | at Middle Tennessee | W 45-17 |
9/28/2024 | vs. North Carolina | W 21-20 |
10/5/2024 | at Georgia Tech | L 24-14 |
10/18/2024 | vs. Florida State | W 23-16 |
10/26/2024 | vs. SMU | - |
11/2/2024 | at Miami (FL) | - |
11/9/2024 | at North Carolina State | - |
11/23/2024 | vs. Virginia Tech | - |
11/30/2024 | at Wake Forest | - |
Duke 2024 Stats & Insights
- Duke has struggled offensively, ranking 23rd-worst in the FBS (327.7 yards per game) this season. However, the defense ranks 22nd-best in the nation, allowing only 306.6 yards per game.
- On the defensive side of the ball, Duke has been a top-25 unit in terms of passing yards, ranking fifth-best by giving up just 153.9 passing yards per game. The Blue Devils rank 78th on offense (215.3 passing yards per game).
- On the defensive side of the ball, the Blue Devils have been a top-25 unit, ranking 14th-best by allowing only 17.3 points per game. They rank 87th on offense (25.9 points per game).
- While the Blue Devils' run defense ranks 79th with 152.7 rushing yards allowed per game, they've been worse on offense, ranking 20th-worst (112.4 rushing yards per game).
- Duke owns the fifth-best third-down defense this season (27.4% third-down percentage allowed), but ranks fourth-worst on the offensive side of the ball (26.8% third-down conversion rate).
- With 13 forced turnovers (30th in the FBS) against seven turnovers committed (27th in the FBS), the Blue Devils' +6 turnover margin is the 19th-best in college football.
Duke 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Star Thomas | RB | 616 YDS / 4 TD / 88 YPG / 4.6 YPC 8 REC / 93 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 15.5 REC YPG |
Maalik Murphy | QB | 1,500 YDS (59.1%) / 14 TD / 5 INT |
Jordan Moore | WR | 31 REC / 453 YDS / 3 TD / 64.7 YPG |
Eli Pancol | WR | 25 REC / 308 YDS / 5 TD / 44 YPG |
Alex Howard | LB | 34 TKL / 6 TFL / 5 SACK |
Wesley Williams | DL | 17 TKL / 5 TFL / 4 SACK |
Cameron Bergeron | LB | 26 TKL / 5 TFL / 1.5 SACK |
Terry Moore | DB | 19 TKL / 1 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
SMU's 2024 Schedule
Date | Opponent | Score |
---|---|---|
8/24/2024 | at Nevada | W 29-24 |
8/31/2024 | vs. Houston Christian | W 59-7 |
9/6/2024 | vs. BYU | L 18-15 |
9/21/2024 | vs. TCU | W 66-42 |
9/28/2024 | vs. Florida State | W 42-16 |
10/5/2024 | at Louisville | W 34-27 |
10/19/2024 | at Stanford | W 40-10 |
10/26/2024 | at Duke | - |
11/2/2024 | vs. Pittsburgh | - |
11/16/2024 | vs. Boston College | - |
11/23/2024 | at Virginia | - |
11/30/2024 | vs. California | - |
SMU 2024 Stats & Insights
- SMU's defensive unit has been paving the way for the team, as it ranks 24th-best in the FBS with 317.6 total yards surrendered per game. In terms of offense, it is compiling 439.9 total yards per game, which ranks 30th.
- SMU is putting up 240.3 passing yards per contest on offense this season (57th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is giving up 230.6 passing yards per game (92nd-ranked) on defense.
- The Mustangs' offense has been consistently moving the chains, posting 40.7 points per game (eighth-best) this season. On defense, they rank 33rd by surrendering 20.6 points per game.
- The Mustangs' run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank fourth-best in the FBS with 87 rushing yards allowed per contest. In terms of offense, they are posting 199.6 rushing yards per game, which ranks 26th.
- On third down, SMU has excelled on both offense and defense this season, ranking 22nd-best in third-down conversion rate (45.7%) and 17th-best in third-down rate surrendered (30.6%).
- The Mustangs have accumulated 17 forced turnovers this season and have turned the ball over 10 times, leading to a +7 turnover margin, which ranks 14th-best in the FBS.
SMU 2024 Key Players
Name | Position | Stats |
---|---|---|
Kevin Jennings | QB | 1,336 YDS (66%) / 9 TD / 2 INT 280 RUSH YDS / 2 RUSH TD / 40 RUSH YPG |
Brashard Smith | RB | 625 YDS / 7 TD / 89.3 YPG / 6.9 YPC 15 REC / 147 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 21 REC YPG |
RJ Maryland | TE | 24 REC / 359 YDS / 4 TD / 51.3 YPG |
Keyshawn Smith | WR | 16 REC / 242 YDS / 3 TD / 34.6 YPG |
Kobe Wilson | LB | 45 TKL / 2 TFL / 2 INT / 2 PD |
Isaiah Nwokobia | DB | 41 TKL / 1 TFL / 0.5 SACK / 2 INT |
Ahmad Walker | LB | 35 TKL / 2 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
Elijah Roberts | DL | 21 TKL / 3 TFL / 2.5 SACK |
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