By Missy Grimes

1 2 2025

DUKE BOWL GUIDE

https://olemisssports.com/documents/2024/12/30/Game_Notes_Gator_Bowl.pdf

SEC POSTSEASON NOTES

https://olemisssports.com/documents/2024/12/30/SECNotes_BowlSeason.pdf

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Thursday, January 2 TaxSlayer Gator Bowl kick time will slide to 8:05 p.m. due to the Allstate Sugar Bowl being rescheduled to 4 p.m. on the same day.

Duke’s pregame party as well as all in-venue activations will remain as originally scheduled.

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DURHAM, N.C. – Duke (9-3) closes the season Thursday with the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and a matchup with No. 16 Ole Miss (9-3). Kickoff is set for 8 p.m. on ESPN. The Blue Devils are looking for their second 10-win season in program history, joining the 2013 squad.

Duke fans will always be given numerous ways to follow the action live. This week’s highlighted outlets are ESPN and the Blue Devil Sports Network from LEARFIELD broadcasts.

Television: ESPN
On-Air Time: 7:30 p.m. ET
Announcers: Dave Pasch (play-by-play), Dusty Dvoracek (color analyst), Taylor McGregor (sideline)
Channel Finder:Verizon | Direct TV | Dish Network | Comcast Xfinity | Cox

Blue Devil Sports Network from LEARFIELD
Pregame Show: 6:30 p.m. ET
Full Affiliate List
Announcers: David Shumate (play-by-play); Dave Harding (color analyst); John Roth (sideline reporter); Jeff Hamlin (studio updates)

Satellite Radio
SiriusXM: Channel 371 (Duke) or Channel 84 (national)
SXM App: Channel 371 (Duke) or Channel 84 (national)
Duke Announcers: David Shumate (play-by-play); Dave Harding (color analyst); John Roth (sideline reporter); Jeff Hamlin (studio updates)

Streaming Apps
The Varsity (Blue Devil Sports Network from LEARFIELD)
Announcers: David Shumate (play-by-play); Dave Harding (color analyst); John Roth (sideline reporter); Jeff Hamlin (studio updates)
Listen HERE
Download the app HERE

Multimedia Information
Audio Stream: GoDuke.com (Duke broadcast)
Live Stats: GoDuke.com
In-Game Twitter Updates: @DukeFOOTBALL

Game Program

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DURHAM, N.C. – Duke University has accepted an invitation to play in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl and will meet Ole Miss in Jacksonville, Fla., on Thursday, January 2, 2025.

Kickoff from EverBank Stadium is set for 7:30 p.m., and the game will be televised live by ESPN. The meeting on the gridiron between the Blue Devils (9-3) and the Rebels (9-3) will be the first between the two teams and Duke’s first appearance in the Gator Bowl.

“We are thrilled to accept an invitation to play in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl,” Vice President and Director of Athletics Nina King said. “Coach Diaz, our coaches and staff and, most importantly, our student-athletes have earned the opportunity to play in this prestigious bowl game. Special thanks to Greg McGarity and the entire staff at the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl for their valued partnership with the ACC and efforts in providing a first-class event for our program, institution, alumni and fans. Congratulations to Coach Kiffin and the Ole Miss program for a terrific regular season and we look forward to competing on January 2 at EverBank Stadium.”

Duke’s defense heads into the bowl season leading the country in fumbles recovered (14) and standing second nationally in tackles for loss per game (9.17), third in sacks per game (3.33) and sixth in total turnovers gained (26). The Blue Devils are led by first team All-ACC selection Chandler Rivers, who has recorded 52 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.0 sack, three interceptions, nine pass breakups, two caused fumbles, two quarterback pressures and one fumble recovery. Defensive ends Wesley Williams and Vincent Anthony Jr. own a combined 23.0 tackles for loss and 12.5 sacks while Duke’s quartet of linebackers – Cameron Bergeron, Tre Freeman, Alex Howard and Ozzie Nicholas – have combined for 308 tackles, 28.5 TFL, 10.0 sacks and 10 turnovers (four INTs and six fumble recoveries).

Offensively, Duke is one of four schools nationally with multiple wide receivers with 740 or more receiving yards and seven or more touchdown catches as All-ACC picks Jordan Moore and Eli Pancol both surpass those markers. Quarterback Maalik Murphy has already set the Duke single-season record with 26 touchdown passes and is 67 yards shy of becoming the fifth Blue Devil quarterback to throw for 3,000-plus yards in a season. Additionally, All-ACC selections Brian Parker II and Caleb Krings anchor a Blue Devil offensive line that ranks second in the ACC in fewest sacks allowed per game (1.00).

Duke holds an all-time record of 8-8 in bowl games and enters this year’s postseason tilt having won five consecutive postseason contests, tied for the second-longest streak nationally. The Blue Devils have also appeared in the Rose Bowl (1938 & 1941 seasons), Sugar Bowl (1944), Orange Bowl (1954 & 1957), Cotton Bowl (1960), All American Bowl (1989), Hall of Fame Bowl (1994), Belk Bowl (2012), Chick-fil-A Bowl (2013), Hyundai Sun Bowl (2014), Pinstripe Bowl (2015), Quick Lane Bowl (2017), Walk-On’s Independence Bowl (2018), Military Bowl (2022) and 76® Birmingham Bowl (2023).

Duke All-Time Bowl Results (8-8)

FBS ACTIVE BOWL WINNING STREAKS

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Duke Centennial
In 2024, Duke celebrates its Centennial, marking one hundred years since Trinity College became Duke University. Duke will use this historic milestone to deepen the understanding of its history, inspire pride and strengthen bonds and partnerships, and prepare for a second century of continued excellence and impactful leadership. To learn more, please visit 100.duke.edu

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