Elon at Duke Week 1 College Football Matchup Elon at Duke Matchup - Week 1
Thu, Aug 28 2025 · Week 1 · 🏟 Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC · Turf · 40,000 cap
Away
17 45
Final
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2025 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2024 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Elon
24
ELON +36.5
Duke
34
P&R Line Duke -10.5
P&R Total O/U 57.5
Confidence 75 Good
Vegas Duke -36.5 · O/U 51.5
Matchup Prediction
Toss-up — no clear edge
Neither metric shows a meaningful pre-game edge in this matchup.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Lean
Game Control
76%
Duke wins
Strong
Vegas Spread
Duke -36.5
O/U 51.5
Bovada
Elon 2025 Schedule
Elon's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28Elon at Duke+36.5L17–4551.5L17–45OY
Duke 2025 Schedule
Duke's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Thu 8/28Duke vs Elon-36.5W45–1751.5W45–17ON
Sat 9/6Duke vs Illinois+2.5L19–4549.0L19–45ON
Sat 9/13Duke at Tulane+1.5L27–3452.5L27–34ON
Sat 9/20Duke vs NC State-3.0W45–3357.5W45–33OY
Sat 9/27Duke at Syracuse-4.0W38–359.5W38–3UY
Sat 10/4Duke at California-3.5W45–2154.5W45–21OY
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/18Duke vs Georgia Tech-3.5L18–2760.5L18–27UN
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/1Duke at Clemson+4.5W46–4555.5W46–45OY
Sat 11/8Duke at UConn-7.5L34–3763.5L34–37ON
Sat 11/15Duke vs Virginia-5.5L17–3459.5L17–34UN
Sat 11/22Duke at North Carolina-6.5W32–2550.5W32–25OY
Sat 11/29Duke vs Wake Forest-2.5W49–3254.0W49–32OY
Sat 12/6Duke vs Virginia+3.5W27–2058.5W27–20UY
Wed 12/31Duke vs Arizona State-4.0W42–3949.5W42–39ON
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Elon Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Elon
0.00
Duke #63
0.92
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Elon
0.00
Duke #84
1.17
Elon +0.00
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2024 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Duke Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Elon #137
9.5
Duke #67
41.8
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Elon #139
72.7
Duke #68
37.3
Duke +32.3
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2024 full season · preseason estimate
About these metrics
Advanced Stats shows matchup-adjusted factor edges (offense vs opponent defense). Combination signals — when PPA, PPO, Success Rate, and Havoc all point the same direction — have historically predicted the SU winner in 95–97% of games and the ATS winner in 82–83% of games (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS, regular season).
Impact: Advanced Stats are the best performance based metric used to predict the outcome of games.

Momentum Control (CSS) measures consecutive scoring sequences — when a team scores, holds the opponent scoreless, then scores again. Teams entering a game with a CSS edge of +1.0 or more have won 71–78% of games historically (2021–2025, FBS vs FBS).
Impact: Momentum Control is a great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Game Control (GC) measures win probability dominance — how thoroughly a team controlled the game from start to finish. Teams with a GC edge of +12 or more have won 67–76% of games historically. When both metrics agree, combined confidence is higher. When they split, treat as a lean at best.
Impact: Game Control is another great measure for predicting game outcome but NOT an ATS advantage, data shows this is already considered when lines are set.

Power Ratings are a custom-built composite of a Teams Talent, Experience & Production, Coaching & Performance Metrics. These are updated constantly with roster changes, performance once the games start for the 2026 season, injuries the team is dealing with and scheduling situations.
Impact: There are a wide range of power ratings available, we think ours is the best, you can decide for yourself