Duke hosts Stanford in ACC opener at Wallace Wade Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 7:34 PM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Duke, currently 2-0, faces Stanford on Saturday at 4 p.m. ET for their first ACC game of the season. Key elements for Duke include tightening their defense, improving third-down success, and addressing penalties. Quarterback Walker Eget aims to build on a strong performance from Week 2 while facing a Stanford team with a potent passing offense. The matchup presents an opportunity for Duke to establish defensive consistency against a struggling Stanford defense.
- •Duke aims for a 3-0 start this season.
- •The Blue Devils struggled on third downs in their last game.
- •Walker Eget's recent form has raised expectations.
- •Duke's defense must contain Stanford's passing attack.
- •Game kickoff is set for 4 p.m. ET on The CW.
- 7:34 PMYahoo Sports — Duke vs. Stanford: 5 keys to the Blue Devils, Cardinal matchup
"Duke seeks a 3–0 start by tightening its defense, boosting third‑down success and containing Stanford’s passing attack.
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