Stanford at Duke Week 3 College Football Matchup Stanford at Duke Matchup - Week 3
Sat, Sep 19 2026 · Week 3 · 🏟 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
Stanford
23
Duke
33
P&R Line Duke -10
P&R Total O/U 56
Confidence 69 Good
Matchup Prediction
Duke has the edge in this matchup
Both Momentum Control (CSS) and Game Control metrics favor Duke entering this game.
Momentum Control
58.4%
Duke wins
Lean
Game Control
76%
Duke wins
Strong
Advanced Stats
All 4 factors agree → Duke · 83.1% ATS historically when all four align
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🛋 Stanford Coming off BYE
Stanford 2026 Schedule
Stanford's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/29Stanford vs Hawai'i-2.5
Fri 9/4Stanford vs Miami+23
— Bye Week —
Sat 9/19Stanford at Duke+10
Sat 9/26Stanford vs Georgia Tech+4
Sat 10/3Stanford at Wake Forest+9.5
Sat 10/10Stanford at Notre Dame+30
Sat 10/17Stanford vs Elon-20.5
Fri 10/23Stanford vs NC State+6
Sat 10/31Stanford at Louisville+16.5
— Bye Week —
Sat 11/14Stanford at Virginia Tech+13
Sat 11/21Stanford at California+10
Sat 11/28Stanford vs SMU+13.5
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)
Duke PPA Edge
Agreement Signals — When All Metrics Agree
Elite · 83.1% ATS
PPA + PPO + SR + Havoc
All 4 Agree
→ Duke
Elite · 82.4% ATS
PPA + PPO + Havoc
3 Agree
→ Duke
Elite · 73.9% ATS
PPA + Success Rate
Both Agree
→ Duke
Individual Factors — Ranked by Predictive Strength
PPA Overall
Points added per play · Elite predictor
Stanford #120
+0.298
Duke #25
+0.421
Duke Edge
PPA Passing
Pass efficiency edge · Strong predictor
Stanford #98
+0.603
Duke #24
+0.730
Duke Edge
Havoc Total
Def. disruption rate · Strong predictor
Stanford #94
0.146
Duke #36
0.172
TFLs, sacks, PBUs, forced fumbles — higher is better
Duke Edge
Points Per Opp
Drive-finishing edge · Strong predictor
Stanford #122
+7.410
Duke #26
+7.775
Duke Edge
Success Rate
Play consistency edge · Solid predictor
Stanford #127
+0.801
Duke #30
+0.885
Duke Edge
Field Position
Avg start (lower=better) · Solid predictor
Stanford #135
74.6
Duke #20
68.7
Avg yards from own endzone to average start — lower is better · longer bar = better field position
Duke 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
Stanford #93
-4.0
Duke #53
3.0
Offense Rating
Stanford #107
11.1
Duke #72
15.3
Defense Rating (lower = better defense)
Stanford #66
15.1
Duke #38
12.2
Power ratings updated throughout the season as results accumulate
Momentum Control (CSS)
Consecutive Scoring Sequences Who builds scoring momentum? Duke Edge
Avg sequences created per game
Stanford #74
0.75
Duke #47
1.15
Avg sequences allowed per game (lower is better)
Stanford #112
1.75
Duke #95
1.62
Duke +0.40
CSS Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 58.4% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Game Control (GC)
Win Probability Dominance Who controls games start to finish? Duke Edge
Avg GC score per game (offense)
Stanford #108
26.0
Duke #40
46.5
Avg GC score allowed per game (lower is better)
Stanford #122
58.0
Duke #60
36.1
Duke +20.5
GC Edge (season-to-date)
Teams with this edge win 76% of games historically
Based on 2025 full season · preseason estimate
Coaching Matchup
Stanford
Tavita Pritchard #77
0–0 (0%) · Yr 1 at school
OC Terry Heffernan Yr 1 #67
DC Kris Richard Yr 1 #68
Staff Rating
2.50 #89
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