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 odds got longer this offseasonafter Mensah's departure, and the Blue Devils' national title odds now sit well outside the top tier, with a three-man quarterback battle and a rebuilt receiving room heading into fall camp.
| 🏆 Duke Football National Championship Odds | +40000 (0.3% chance) |
| 🏈 Duke Football CFP Odds | +3500 (2.8% chance) |
| ⭐ Duke ACC Championship Odds | +6000 (1.6% chance) |
| ✅ Last Verified: | July 10, 2026 |
2025 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. Odds and results will populate here once the season begins.
Here's a look at Duke football's schedule for the 2026 season:
| Opponent | Odds | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 📅 Elon (Aug. 28) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 Illinois (Sept. 6) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 vs. Tulane (Sept. 5) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 @ Illinois (Sept. 12) | TBD | TBD |
| 📅 vs. Stanford (Sept. 19) | TBD | 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 is the favorite over Ari Patu and Dan Mahan, though none matches Mensah's 3,973 yards and 34 touchdowns from 2025. Returning starters Jeremiah Hasley, Nate Sheppard, Luke Mergott and DaShawn Stone give Duke a core to build around, even with a modest recruiting class outside the national top 60.
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 +40000 at DraftKings, among the longest odds, as the Blue Devils rebuild at quarterback and receiver after their ACC title run. The team is coming off a 9-5 season and a Sun Bowl win, but enters 2026 replacing its starting quarterback and its top five pass-catchers.
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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