How to Watch Duke vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

How to Watch Duke vs. SMU: Time, TV Channel, Live Stream – October 26, 2024

Updated 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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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

FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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