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Tulane Edges Duke in Thrilling Matchup at Yulman Stadium

Saturday, September 13, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Yulman Stadium

Tulane Green Wave 34, Duke Blue Devils 27, final. Our NCAAF picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Duke Blue Devils vs Tulane Green Wave?

Tulane Green Wave beat Duke Blue Devils 34-27 at Yulman Stadium on September 13, 2025.

In a closely contested game, the Tulane Green Wave defeated the Duke Blue Devils 34-27 at Yulman Stadium. This victory marks Tulane's impressive home record, now standing at 4-0, while Duke continues to struggle on the road, falling to 1-3 in away games this season. Tulane's recent form has been strong, boasting an overall record of 8-2 in their last ten games, with an average of 35.5 points scored and 17.9 points allowed. Their current winning streak is two games, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defense.

Duke, on the other hand, has had a mixed season, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten outings. They have averaged 26.3 points scored while allowing 26.7 points per game. Currently, they are on a one-game losing streak, which adds to their challenges as they look to find consistency. Duke's away record now stands at 2-3, indicating difficulties when playing outside their home venue.

In their previous meetings, Tulane has had the upper hand, which adds to the significance of this matchup. The Green Wave's ability to maintain a strong home advantage was evident as they outscored Duke in a high-stakes game. The conditions at Yulman Stadium were conducive to a competitive atmosphere, with both teams eager to secure a victory.

In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but any absence of key players could have impacted the game dynamics. The market had priced Tulane as a strong favorite, with a home win probability of 1.0, reflecting their current form and home advantage.

Viewers were treated to a thrilling contest, with Tulane's offense demonstrating efficiency and resilience against a Duke side that fought hard but ultimately fell short. The Green Wave's ability to score consistently and their defensive strategy were crucial in securing the win.

Leaders

  • Passing yardsJake Retzlaff15/23, 245 YDSTulane Green Wave
  • Rushing yardsJake Retzlaff17 CAR, 111 YDS, 4 TDTulane Green Wave
  • Receiving yardsShazz Preston3 REC, 95 YDSTulane Green Wave
  • Passing yardsDarian Mensah30/51, 313 YDS, 3 TD, 1 INTDuke Blue Devils
  • Rushing yardsNate Sheppard5 CAR, 75 YDSDuke Blue Devils
  • Receiving yardsQue'Sean Brown6 REC, 81 YDSDuke Blue Devils

Recent form

Tulane Green Wave

Last 10: 8-2Streak W235.5 scored · 17.9 allowed per game3-1 at home

  • W33-31at South Alabama JaguarsSep 6
  • W23-3vs Northwestern WildcatsAug 30
  • L14-35at Army Black KnightsDec 7
  • L24-34vs Memphis TigersNov 29
  • W35-0at Navy MidshipmenNov 16
  • W52-6vs Temple OwlsNov 9
  • W34-3at Charlotte 49ersOct 31
  • W45-37at North Texas Mean GreenOct 26
  • W24-10vs Rice OwlsOct 19
  • W71-20at UAB BlazersOct 5

Duke Blue Devils

Last 10: 6-4Streak L126.3 scored · 26.7 allowed per game2-2 away

  • L19-45vs Illinois Fighting IlliniSep 6
  • W45-17vs Elon PhoenixAug 28
  • W23-17at Wake Forest Demon DeaconsNov 30
  • W31-28vs Virginia Tech HokiesNov 24
  • W29-19at NC State WolfpackNov 9
  • L31-53at Miami HurricanesNov 2
  • L27-28vs SMU MustangsOct 27
  • W23-16vs Florida State SeminolesOct 18
  • L14-24at Georgia Tech Yellow JacketsOct 6
  • W21-20vs North Carolina Tar HeelsSep 28

Standings

TeamOverallIn conference
Virginia1-01-0
Florida State1-00-0
North Carolina1-00-0
Stanford1-00-0
Boston College0-00-0
California0-00-0
Clemson0-00-0
Duke0-00-0
Georgia Tech0-00-0
Louisville0-00-0
Miami0-00-0
Pittsburgh0-00-0
SMU0-00-0
Syracuse0-00-0
Virginia Tech0-00-0
Wake Forest0-00-0
NC State0-10-1
Memphis1-00-0
Army0-00-0
Charlotte0-00-0
East Carolina0-00-0
Florida Atlantic0-00-0
Navy0-00-0
North Texas0-00-0
Rice0-00-0
South Florida0-00-0
Temple0-00-0
Tulane0-00-0
Tulsa0-00-0
UAB0-00-0
UTSA0-00-0

Box score

StatDuke Blue DevilsTulane Green Wave
First downs2722
Third downs6-145-13
Fourth downs1-31-2
Total yards452426
Net passing yards313270
Completions30/5117/25
Yards per pass6.110.8
Rushing yards139156
Rushing attempts2438
Yards per rush5.84.1
Penalties9-858-100
Turnovers11
Fumbles lost01
Interceptions thrown10
Time of possession26:4333:17

Win probability

Above the line favours Tulane Green Wave, below favours Duke Blue Devils.

Venue

  • Yulman StadiumNew Orleans, LA
  • Attendance30000

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