Latest Duke Odds: NCAA Football
Below are the latest Duke Blue Devils football futures odds from the top legal sports betting apps North Carolina. Keep in mind, odds will fluctuate and vary across sportsbooks. Duke's national title odds sit well outside the top tier even after a 2-0 start, with Walker Eget now settled in at quarterback and the toughest stretch of the ACC schedule still ahead.
| 🏆 Duke Football National Championship Odds | +90000 (0.1% chance) |
| 🏈 Duke Football CFP Odds | +3000 (3.2% chance) |
| ⭐ Duke ACC Championship Odds | +9000 (1.1% chance) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | September 23, 2026 |
2026 Duke Football: Schedule, Odds, Preview
Duke's 12-game schedule to defend its ACC title includes a November 14 trip to Miami, marking the first meeting with Mensah and Barkate since both transferred there. The Blue Devils have opened 2026 at 2-0, with Stanford up next on September 19.
Here's a look at Duke football's schedule for the 2026 season:
| Opponent | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 vs. Tulane (Sept. 5) | Duke -7.5 | W 17-3 |
| 📅 @ Illinois (Sept. 12) | Duke -5.5 | W 31-27 |
| 📅 vs. Stanford (Sept. 19) | Duke -9.5 | TBD |
| 📅 vs. William & Mary (Sept. 26) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 @ Georgia Tech (Oct. 10) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 vs. North Carolina (Oct. 17) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 @ Virginia (Oct. 23) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 vs. Boston College (Oct. 31) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 @ NC State (Nov. 7) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 @ Miami (Nov. 14) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 vs. Clemson (Nov. 20) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 @ Wake Forest (Nov. 28) | TBD | TBD |
Duke 2026 Season Outlook
Duke's offseason was defined by one departure: on the final day of January's transfer window, Mensah reversed his commitment and left for Miami, with Duke's lawsuit to block the move ending in a settlement. Leading receiver Cooper Barkate followed him, and combined with the exits of Que'Sean Brown, Chase Tyler, Sahmir Hagans and Andrel Anthony, Duke is replacing its entire top five at receiver, adding transfers Jared Richardson and Javen Nicholas to help rebuild the room.
At quarterback, San Jose State transfer Walker Eget won the job over Ari Patu and Dan Mahan and has thrown for three touchdowns without an interception through two games. Nate Sheppard has been the bigger story, rushing for 374 yards and five total touchdowns, including a 227-yard outing against Tulane. Returning starters Jeremiah Hasley, Luke Mergott and DaShawn Stone give Duke's defense a veteran core to build around.
Duke vs UNC Football Preview
Duke hosts North Carolina on October 17, 2026, at Brooks Field at Wallace Wade Stadium, looking for a third straight win in the rivalry. The Blue Devils erased a 20-0 third-quarter deficit to beat the Tar Heels 21-20 in 2024, then won again 32-25 last November in Chapel Hill on UNC's Senior Day, a result that also secured Duke's bowl eligibility.
2025 Duke Football Recap & Results
Duke finished 9-5 overall and 6-2 in ACC play, closing out the program's first outright ACC championship since 1962 with a 42-39 win over Arizona State in the Sun Bowl.
| Opponent | Result |
|---|---|
| Elon (Aug. 28) | W 45-17 |
| Illinois (Sept. 6) | L 45-19 |
| Tulane (Sept. 13) | L 34-27 |
| NC State (Sept. 20) | W 45-33 |
| Syracuse (Sept. 27) | W 38-3 |
| California (Oct. 4) | W 45-21 |
| Georgia Tech (Oct. 18) | L 27-18 |
| at Clemson (Nov. 1) | W 46-45 |
| at Connecticut (Nov. 8) | L 37-34 |
| Virginia (Nov. 15) | L 34-17 |
| at North Carolina (Nov. 22) | W 32-25 |
| Wake Forest (Nov. 29) | W 49-32 |
2025 Duke Football Season Recap
Quarterback Darian Mensah led the ACC with 3,973 passing yards and 34 touchdowns while completing 66.8% of his throws, powering Duke to a walk-off overtime win over 16th-ranked Virginia in the ACC Championship Game. Running back Nate Sheppard capped his freshman season with a personal-best 170 rushing yards in the Sun Bowl win over Arizona State, and Diaz's 9-5 finish made Duke just the third team in program history to win both its bowl game and a conference title in the same season, joining the 1954 and 1960 squads. The season ended without a College Football Playoff berth, and by the end of January, Mensah had transferred to Miami.
Where Can I Bet on Duke Football?
You can wager on Duke football and all college football through one of the North Carolina sports betting apps available in the state. You must be 21 or older and physically located within state lines.
When betting online, make sure to check for any sportsbook promos so you can get the most out of your bet.
In addition, Duke football odds are available at three retail North Carolina casino sportsbooks:
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee, NC
- 📍 Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino in Murphy, NC
- 📍 Catawba Two Kings Casino in Kings Mountain, NC
Duke Football Odds FAQs
Duke's odds to win the College Football National Championship sit at +90000 at DraftKings, among the longest in the country, even after a 2-0 start to its ACC title defense. The Blue Devils are still breaking in a new starting quarterback and receiving corps following last season's championship run and Sun Bowl win.
Yes, betting on Duke football is legal in North Carolina at both online sportsbooks and brick-and-mortar retail locations. You must be 21 or older and physically located within state lines to place a bet. Always make sure to review each sportsbook’s rules and promotions to get the most out of your wagers.
You can bet on Duke football through one of the state’s legal and regulated sports betting apps, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, and more. You can also place wagers at one of three retail sportsbooks located in North Carolina.
Author
Josh Markowitz is a freelance writer for BetCarolina.com. He is a lifelong sports fan with an emphasis on college basketball, football, baseball and the scouting/evaluation process. A graduate of Elon University's School of Communications, Josh also has experience in television production.
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