Tulane at Duke Week 1 College Football Matchup Tulane at Duke Matchup - Week 1
Sat, Sep 5 2026 · Week 1 · 🏟 Wallace Wade Stadium Durham, NC · Turf · 40,000 cap
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Preseason projection — This game has not yet been played and 2026 in-season data is not yet available. Edges are based on 2025 full-season performance. Confidence will increase once in-season games are logged.
📊 Punt & Rally Projection
Tulane
24
Duke
34
P&R Line Duke -9.5
P&R Total O/U 58
Confidence 55 Early Season
Matchup Prediction
Tulane has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Tulane entering this game.
Momentum Control
61.3%
Tulane wins
Lean
Game Control
64.9%
Tulane wins
Lean
Advanced Stats
Advanced factors are split · No strong agreement signal
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Tulane 2026 Schedule
Tulane's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Tulane at Duke+9.5
Sat 9/12Tulane vs South Alabama-12.5
Sat 9/19Tulane at Kansas State+13.5
Sat 9/26Tulane vs Southern Miss-18
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Tulane at Army+3.5
Fri 10/16Tulane vs Memphis+1.5
Sat 10/24Tulane vs UTSA-0.5
Fri 10/30Tulane at Charlotte-20.5
Sat 11/7Tulane vs Tulsa-3
Sat 11/14Tulane at Rice-10.5
Sat 11/21Tulane vs North Texas-7
Fri 11/27Tulane at South Florida+5
Duke 2026 Schedule
Duke's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5Duke vs Tulane-9.5
Sat 9/12Duke at Illinois+7
Sat 9/19Duke vs Stanford-10
Sat 9/26Duke vs William & Mary-28
— Bye Week —
Sat 10/10Duke at Georgia Tech+1.5
Sat 10/17Duke vs North Carolina-5
Fri 10/23Duke at Virginia+5
Sat 10/31Duke vs Boston College-10.5
Fri 11/6Duke at NC State+4
Sat 11/14Duke at Miami+20.5
Sat 11/21Duke vs Clemson+3.5
Sat 11/28Duke at Wake Forest+2
Advanced Stats
Advanced Analytics Matchup
Matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense) · 2025 season (prior year)
Tulane PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
Split
Metrics disagree
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Split
Metrics disagree
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Tulane #33
+0.453
Duke #25
+0.402
Tulane Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Tulane #27
+0.787
Duke #24
+0.647
Tulane Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Tulane #52
0.165
Duke #36
0.172
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Duke Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Tulane #54
+8.268
Duke #26
+7.967
Tulane Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Tulane #34
+0.893
Duke #30
+0.911
Duke Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Tulane #2
65.5
Duke #20
68.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Tulane Edge
Advanced stats sourced from CFBD · 2025 season (prior year — 2026 data not yet available) · Edges are matchup-adjusted (offense vs opponent defense)
Power Ratings
Team Power Ratings
Overall · Offense · Defense ratings · Updated as season progresses
Duke Rated Higher
Overall Power Rating
Tulane #69
-0.1
Duke #53
3.0
Offense Rating
Tulane #83
14.5
Duke #72
15.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Tulane #59
14.6
Duke #38
12.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Tulane Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Tulane #33
1.50
Duke #47
1.15
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Tulane #122
1.21
Duke #95
1.62
Tulane +0.35
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 61.3% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Tulane Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Tulane #42
61.5
Duke #40
46.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Tulane #24
27.1
Duke #60
36.1
Tulane +15.1
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 64.9% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Tulane
Will Hall #137
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Russ Callaway Yr 1 #67
DC Tayler Polk Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
1.80 #131
Duke
Manny Diaz #52
18–9 (67%) · Yr 3 at school
OC Jonathan Brewer Yr 3 #49
DC Jonathan Patke Yr 3 #112
Staff Rating
2.75 #65
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