Duke hosts Stanford as 9.5-point favorites in ACC football opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Duke hosts Stanford at Wallace Wade Stadium on Saturday for the team's ACC conference opener. The Blue Devils enter the contest as 9.5-point favorites following a road victory against Illinois in Week 2. Stanford enters the matchup with a 1-1 record after defeating Hawaii and losing to Miami. This game marks the first meeting between the programs since 2012, with the Cardinal holding a 3-1 historical advantage in the series. Stanford is led by quarterback Davis Warren, who has recorded 524 passing yards through two games, and running back Micah Ford, who has accounted for three rushing touchdowns. Kickoff for the contest is scheduled for 4 p.m. ET on the CW.
- •Duke hosts Stanford at Wallace Wade Stadium for an ACC opener.
- •The Blue Devils are listed as 9.5-point favorites by Vegas.
- •Stanford holds a 3-1 all-time series advantage against Duke.
- •Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on the CW.
- •Davis Warren has thrown for 524 yards for Stanford this season.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Duke begins as heavy favorites over Stanford
"Duke begins as almost double-digit favorites over Stanford as the Blue Devils start ACC play.
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